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<p>'The risk posed by not vaccinating is far greater than any risk associated with receiving a vaccine,' the report says — but some parents avoid having their children inoculated with vaccines such as the MMR jab. <br/>Stock picture</p>

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‘Faulty facts’ on social media delaying vaccination of children, experts warn

Report says some parents are influenced by false claims about vaccines

<p>Kingston Mills, professor of experimental immunology at Trinity College Dublin, says there is evidence to support extending the interval between the first and second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. </p>

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Decision on Covid-19 vaccine for children by end of May

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Non-mandatory self-isolation for travellers is not working says Trinity Professor

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Irish Examiner view: Safety comes first when it comes to lifting travel restrictions

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Leading doctor dismisses claims by Ryanair chief that it's safe to fly again

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'No-brainer': Dublin Immunology Prof thinks everyone should cover their faces

Covid-19 testing must be ramped up before any restrictions lifted, expert says

Immunology expert, Professor Kingston Mills has cautioned that testing for Covid-19 needs to be “ramped up” before any restrictions can be lifted.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

Immunology expert calls on Government to question airlines on necessity of passenger flights

Professor Mills said that the current figures for those infected with Covid-19 in Ireland were much lower than the actual figures.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Professor welcomes test, to be available soon, that shows if people are post-virus and clear to work

The new test, which will be available soon, is performed using a drop of blood, can be processed very quickly and can clear people to go back to work.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

'We want to ensure people get back safely': Coveney advises on travel restrictions

People are being advised not to travel to any other country until the end of this month at least.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

If coronavirus is seasonal it could return in autumn, Prof warns

Kingston Mills, Professor of Experimental Immunology at Trinity College Dublin has warned that if Covid-19 is a seasonal virus like the flu, it could return in the autumn.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

First coronavirus case at EU offices in Brussels confirmed

An employee of the European Defence Agency tested positive after returning from Italy.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

Holohan: We are expecting to see cases of coronavirus in Ireland

Kingston Mills, professor of experimental immunology at Trinity College Dublin and emergency medicine consultant Dr Chris Luke both said the HSE has the correct measures in place.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2020

'Vital that people don’t come to A&E' if they suspect coronavirus, doctors warn

Two experts have said that there is no need for panic in Ireland about the coronavirus.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2020

INMO seeking details from HSE about coronavirus preparations

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has written to the HSE seeking specific details about preparations for the coronavirus.

Fri, 31 Jan, 2020

Six projects overseen by Science Foundation Ireland to share €25m to support new research

Six projects overseen by Science Foundation Ireland will share a total of €25m to support new research infrastructure, ranging from self-driving vehicles, to ocean observation.

Mon, 21 Oct, 2019

Health Minister slams 'nonsense' and 'scaremongering' from anti-vaccine campaigners

Health Minister Simon Harris has accused anti-vaccine campaigners of dangerous "scaremongering", writes Fiachra Ó Cionnaith of the Irish Examiner.

Thu, 27 Apr, 2017

Opsona gets research boost

OPSONA Therapeutics is set to announce a major link-up with a multinational drugs company that will facilitate significant medical research in an area of auto-immune diseases.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2006