Health expert says next step in vaccine programme is to protect 5 to 11 year olds – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Health expert says next step in vaccine programme is to protect 5 to 11 year olds




A leading health expert has said Ireland’s next step in the vaccination programme could involve protecting 5 to 11 year olds.

According to LMFM, Professor Anthony Staines of DCU has said that those of school going age returning to class should be protected.

Professor Staines has said that is likely that approval may be sought for vaccination in younger children and it could be matter of weeks before an application is submitted pending ongoing trial results.

Staines comments come as BioNtech’s Chief Medical Officer has confirmed to Der Spiegal that trials in younger children are ongoing and results could be submitted in a number of weeks.

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