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Niac meeting today to consider use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine One-shot jab will have ‘huge effect’ on the vaccine rollout if approved, says Minister
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The National Immunisation Committee is meeting on Thursday to consider its position on the use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine.
Earlier this week the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the risk of the very rare side effect of a blood-clotting event.
The Government expects to begin using the one-shot jab as early as next week as a boost to the vaccine programme.
Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan said he is hopeful a recommendation will give the green light for use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in people in their 50s.
Restrictions to vaccine could cause more delays By Alison O Reilly The vaccine has been restricted because of rare blood clotting.
While there is only one known case in Ireland, the National Immunisation Committee recommended the vaccine be restricted for Safety.
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer hasn’t ruled out a longer lockdown after the AstraZenaca jab was restricted to over 60’s only, last night.
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (Niac) has recommended the vaccine be limited because of reports of blood clotting in younger patients.
While there has only been one reported episode of blood clotting in Ireland the press conference the department of health heard that “safety is more important”.