Organisation: European Medicines Agency

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'Miracle' CF drug may be available to small children in coming months
'Miracle' CF drug may be available to small children in coming months
Kaftrio was recently licensed in America for children aged 2-5 years, and campaigners are hoping the same will happen in Ireland soon, if the drug is deemed safe.

Mon, 11 Sep, 2023

Coronavirus - Wed Jan 20, 2021
New RSV vaccine for newborns and elderly welcomed by Irish expert
According to Irish data, hospital admissions with RSV are “over 25 times higher for infants under one year" than the population average

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

Baby stock
Europe approves vaccine to protect newborns from RSV winter virus
Abrysvo, developed by Pfizer, is also indicated for immunising adults aged 60 and older, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said

Fri, 21 Jul, 2023

EMA probing developmental risks to children of fathers taking epilepsy drug
EMA probing developmental risks to children of fathers taking epilepsy drug
Patients urged not to stop taking valproate without consulting their doctors

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

Close up image of woman drinking round white pill
Irish patients are advised not to stop taking epilepsy drug Epilim
The advice from Ireland's Health Products Regulatory Authority not to discontinue the treatment comes in the wake of new recommendations in the UK

Tue, 13 Dec, 2022

UK nurse standing with arms folded
Just three specialist nurses recruited to work with pregnant women who have epilepsy
Just three specialist nurses have been recruited to work with pregnant women who have epilepsy, despite the European Medicines Agency recommending dedicated supports be put in place more than four years ago.

Sun, 13 Nov, 2022

hands affected by smallpox. Man with blisters on his hands from monkeypox.
Only seven of planned 11 monkeypox vaccination centres open, says advocacy group 
The HSE began rollout of the vaccines on Monday, following a much-criticised delayed start compared to other EU countries. However by 8pm that evening all slots were full

Wed, 19 Oct, 2022

Virus Outbreak Vaccine Revenue
EU public health guidelines announced as adapted Covid-19 vaccines authorised for use
The guidelines aim to support the planning of the autumn and winter vaccination campaigns

Tue, 06 Sep, 2022

Africa Monkeypox
Government urged to increase efforts on monkeypox vaccine
The Government needs to redouble its efforts to access monkeypox vaccine supplies as anxiety deepens around spread of the virus, HIV Ireland has urged.

Fri, 19 Aug, 2022

Coronavirus - Fri Apr 22, 2022
'Don’t panic,' says virologist claiming wave of Covid-19 infections is slowing
Professor Eoghan de Barra said infectious diseases doctors around the country are not seeing extremely high numbers of severely ill patients.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022

FILE PHOTO The European Medicines Agency has authorised the Pfizer Covid vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 END
More than 1,000 patients in hospital with Covid for first time since April 
The European Medicines Agency has recommended a second Covid-19 booster vaccine for those aged over 60

Mon, 11 Jul, 2022

Portrait of young happy pregnant woman
Irish Examiner view: Good news from the world of science
In tough times for the health sector, the development of a test that can diagnose pre-eclampsia is a welcome breakthrough

Mon, 28 Mar, 2022

Cancelled surgeries could impact 1,000 people per day
Cancelled surgeries could impact 1,000 people per day
The number of patients in Irish hospitals, combined with more than 5,000 staff out sick with Covid, is putting extra pressure on the health service

Fri, 25 Mar, 2022

Weight-loss drug for obese patients approved for use in Ireland 
Weight-loss drug for obese patients approved for use in Ireland 
Wegovy is used together with diet and physical activity to help people to lose weight and keep their weight under control

Mon, 21 Mar, 2022

Virus Outbreak Belgium Vaccine
Pfizer Covid-19 pill approved by European Medicines Agency
The drug was cleared by regulators in the US and the UK in late December, although authorities noted that supplies would be extremely limited

Thu, 27 Jan, 2022

Doctor examining sick child in face mask
Niamh Griffin: The case for vaccinating young children
Amid the rising incidence of Covid in young children, the ECDC advises parents to weigh up concerns about their physical health and wellbeing

Sat, 11 Dec, 2021

Vaccines for young children to arrive within two weeks as Nphet considers more restrictions
Vaccines for young children to arrive within two weeks as Nphet considers more restrictions
HSE is to roll out information campaign so parents are fully informed as inoculation campaign set to start within a fortnight

Thu, 02 Dec, 2021

Have your say: EMA approves Pfizer jab for children aged 5 to 11
Have your say: EMA approves Pfizer jab for children aged 5 to 11
Taoiseach MicheĂĄl Martin said Ireland is ready to administer the vaccines to primary school children once European regulators sign off on the decision.

Thu, 25 Nov, 2021

Alison O'Connor: All this uncertainty would give you a headache. Or maybe it’s Covid...
Alison O'Connor: All this uncertainty would give you a headache. Or maybe it’s Covid...
Ireland is being asked to #LayerUp just as everything reopens — and we're torn between boosters and vaccine equity. With all these Covid contradictions, it's no wonder we're confused

Fri, 12 Nov, 2021

Coronavirus - Sat Jan 2, 2021
EMA lists neurological disorder as 'very rare' side effect of AstraZeneca Covid jab
Despite the addition of GBS to the side effect list, the EMA stressed that the benefits of getting the AZ vaccine still far outweigh the risks

Thu, 09 Sep, 2021

Coronavirus - Sun Sep 5, 2021
EMA evaluates Pfizer application for use of vaccine as booster
In Ireland, only immunocompromised people are in line for a third vaccine shot, in accordance with European Medicines Agency advice

Mon, 06 Sep, 2021

Pfizer vaccine study
WHO: Boost vulnerable people, but share spare vaccine doses with poorer countries
World Health Organization's European head says third dose is a key way to keep the most vulnerable people safe

Tue, 31 Aug, 2021

Covid-19 Press Conf Wednesday 14th July 2021
Covid-19: 'Many people have been exposed to information that is false, inaccurate, or misleading'
Deputy chief medical officer has urged people not to rely on unsubstantiated information about the virus

Sat, 24 Jul, 2021

Doctor examining sick child in face mask
HSE starts planning possibility of vaccinating children
So far, only teenagers aged 16 to 17 who are at very high risk or high risk from Covid-19 have received a Pfizer vaccine

Wed, 30 Jun, 2021

448 new Covid-19 cases as EMA considers whether booster vaccine might be required 
448 new Covid-19 cases as EMA considers whether booster vaccine might be required 
Eight deaths were confirmed this evening - three occurred in March, two in February and three occurred in January or earlier.

Wed, 12 May, 2021

Decision on Covid-19 vaccine for children by end of May
Decision on Covid-19 vaccine for children by end of May
Europe is evaluating the application to extend the use of Pfizer-BioNTech jab to the younger age group

Tue, 11 May, 2021

Clear messaging needed to avoid vaccine hesitancy, leading GP says
Clear messaging needed to avoid vaccine hesitancy, leading GP says
'Very important that messaging is coherent, consistent, accurate, and in plain English'

Thu, 15 Apr, 2021

People will not be able to choose what vaccine they want, Government warns
People will not be able to choose what vaccine they want, Government warns
Ministers say they are aware that the fact that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a single dose could lead to frustration as it confers the so-called vaccine bonus much quicker

Mon, 12 Apr, 2021

Caesarean births and autism link
Half of babies missing health checks due to Covid-19
With public health nurse visits curtailed by Covid, less than half of our infants had their development health screening on time

Fri, 09 Apr, 2021

Dep of Health Covid -19 update
Covid-19: Situation stable and possibly improving, health officials say
But they warn the picture could change rapidly due to the Easter weekend, with the impact of that holiday likely to hit in a week to ten days

Thu, 08 Apr, 2021

AstraZeneca vaccine benefits 'outweigh' risk of blood clots, say health officials
AstraZeneca vaccine benefits 'outweigh' risk of blood clots, say health officials
Unusual blood clots with low platelets should be considered as rare side-effects of the vaccine, European officials have said

Wed, 07 Apr, 2021

Glynn warns that St Patrick's Day must be 'a quiet one' as virus surges again across Europe
Glynn warns that St Patrick's Day must be 'a quiet one' as virus surges again across Europe
Health official warns against socialising on St Patrick's Day, while immunity expert explains why AstraZeneca jab was suspended

Tue, 16 Mar, 2021

CoronaVirus CopySpace
Niamh Griffin: Covid variants can change the game
Real-time development of Covid-19 mutations is a challenge

Mon, 08 Mar, 2021

Coronavirus - Tue Oct 27, 2020
Billy Kelleher: The EU can, and must, speed up vaccine delivery
Eyebrows have been raised in capitals across the EU thanks to tardy authorisation processes, the lack of transparency on contracts, and certain member states trying to jump the queue

Mon, 01 Feb, 2021

Covid-19: Mass vaccination clinic opens in Cork city for healthcare workers
Covid-19: Mass vaccination clinic opens in Cork city for healthcare workers
A mass vaccination programme is underway at a Cork city hospital this weekend in a bid to administer Covid-19 vaccines to 1,200 frontline healthcare workers.

Sat, 09 Jan, 2021

EU Virus Outbreak EMA Explainer
Ireland's Covid cases are rising, but we are still in a good position compared to our neighbours 
There is hope now for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic but many months to go before normality returns.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2020

EU Virus Outbreak EMA Explainer
'A moment of hope': First vaccines to be rolled out before year end
There will be three phases to the rollout with a small number perhaps starting before the new year.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2020

Coronavirus - Fri Nov 27, 2020
Travel limits to be eased despite rising number of Covid-19 cases
Fresh restrictions likely in January, warns Taoiseach as new Covid strain emerges in UK

Tue, 15 Dec, 2020

Coronavirus - Tue Dec 8, 2020
Revealed: How Covid-19 vaccines will be rolled out across Ireland
'Living document' outlines complex logistics chain for vaccine delivery

Tue, 15 Dec, 2020

Deirdre Clune: All together now as we move into a new Covid-19 world
Deirdre Clune: All together now as we move into a new Covid-19 world
Could we be moving towards an enhanced EU healthcare strategy, asks Deirdre Clune.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

Simon Harris: Ireland 'unlikely' to see medicine supply shortage
Simon Harris: Ireland 'unlikely' to see medicine supply shortage
The Department of Health has said international authorities, including the European Medicines Agency, remain “vigilant to any potential risk”.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Minister Harris condemns misinformation about coronavirus
Minister Harris condemns misinformation about coronavirus

Mr Harris was speaking at an emergency meeting of the European Health Ministers in Brussels.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

Simon Harris says Europe must act together to 'stop the spread of misinformation' about coronavirus
Simon Harris says Europe must act together to 'stop the spread of misinformation' about coronavirus

Harris made his comments at an emergency meeting of the European Health Ministers in Brussels.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

Bernard Mallee: Coronavirus shows our reliance on biopharma
Bernard Mallee: Coronavirus shows our reliance on biopharma

The industry is devoting all its resources to finding a vaccine, but we should not be complacent about the need to invest in future innovation, says Bernard Mallee

Tue, 03 Mar, 2020

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