GPs and pharmacies permitted to administer the vaccine to anyone over 16

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GPs and pharmacies permitted to administer the vaccine to anyone over 16

GPs and pharmacies have been told they will be allowed give Covid booster vaccines to anyone over the age of 16. They will still be expected to prioritise older and vulnerable cohorts first. Darragh O'Loughlin Irish Pharmacy Union Secretary General and Dr Denis McCauley Chairman of the GP Committee of the Irish Medical Organisation spoke to Ciara on the show with reaction to this new development with regard to the booster rollout. Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

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GPs and pharmacies permitted to administer the vaccine to anyone over 16