Home-helps and other caregivers should be included in vaccination priority groups – Burke

10th January 2021 - Colm Burke TD
Fine Gael Spokesperson on Health, Colm Burke, TD, has said home-helps and other caregivers need to be vaccinated as a priority to protect older and vulnerable people living at home.
Deputy Burke, who is a member of the Oireachtas Committee on Health, was speaking following progress on vaccination of 1,200 healthcare providers in one clinic in South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital over the weekend which was operated by staff volunteers. Those receiving the vaccine included hospital staff, GPs and practice staff, National Ambulance Paramedics, Public Health Nurses and others involved in healthcare.
Deputy Burke said: “The vaccinations clinic, operated voluntarily by staff of the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital throughout this weekend, has enabled 1,200 healthcare providers to be vaccinated which is protecting both patients and the healthcare workers and their families.

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