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Vaccination Programme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Ceisteanna (1899)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

1899. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the status of the approval of a vaccine (details supplied) for 12 to 15-year-olds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35778/21]

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Ireland welcomes the European Medicines Agency age extension recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty to include use in children aged 12 to 15. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee is reviewing the matter and will make a recommendation as appropriate. Currently, Ireland's COVID-19 Vaccination Programme is administering vaccines to those aged 16+.

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