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Parents are being urged to reduce pressure on health services by bringing kids aged 2-17 for a free flu vaccine
Updated: 24 Dec 2020, 9:29
PARENTS are being urged to bring kids and teens to their local GP or pharmacist for a free flu vaccine.
All children aged 2-17 years can now eligible for the quick nasal dose, which will help to protect them against flu and reduce the spread of flu to others, including vulnerable younger siblings, parents and grandparents.
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Dublin GP Dr. Eleanor Galvin administered the children s flu vaccine to Ellen in Cabinteely Park.
Teen soccer star Ellen Molloy, who has represented Ireland at a senior international level, is backing the call to get the spray.
African doctor who discovered Ebola warns MORE killer viruses will pose a ‘threat to humanity’ after Covid
Jon Lockett
Updated: 23 Dec 2020, 15:34
THE doctor who discovered Ebola has warned more pandemics even deadlier than Covid are coming to threaten humanity.
Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum was part of the research team which investigated the first known outbreak of the Ebola virus in 1976.
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Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum was part of the research team which discovered Ebola
He now fears the world faces an unknown number of new and potentially fatal viruses emerging from Africa s tropical rainforests.
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23 Dec 2020, 15:24
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TWO Brits have been diagnosed with another new and highly concerning coronavirus mutation from South Africa , it emerged today.
Matt Hancock said the new variant is even more contagious than another new strain detected in Kent and London earlier this month, which led to millions being plunged into Tier 4 restrictions over Christmas.
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Matt Hancock today revealed a second new strain of the virus had been detectedCredit: AP:Associated Press
The Health Secretary urged anyone who has returned from South Africa in the last two weeks to quarantine immediately - and said close contacts of any travellers should also self-isolate.
Third man charged with murder of Michael Barr at Sunset House pub in Dublin four years ago
Tom Tuite
Updated: 23 Dec 2020, 17:32
A THIRD man has been charged with the murder of Michael Barr who was shot at the Sunset House pub in Dublin four years ago.
Christopher Slater, 36, from Carnlough Road, Cabra, Dublin 7, was arrested on Monday and held at the Bridewell Garda station under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007.
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Slater was arrested for murder and appeared before the Dublin District CourtCredit: Alamy
He was charged on Tuesday night and appeared before Judge Conal Gibbons at Dublin District Court today.