We are not taking AstraZeneca vaccine 'out of the mix for over 70s', says expert

Prof Karina Butler: “If there were going to be significant delays we would say the best vaccine you could get is the vaccine that is available to you.”  Picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Despite Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirming those over the age of 70 will not be given the "game-changer" AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, infectious disease expert Prof Karina Butler says the vaccine will not be taken “out of the mix.” 

Speaking on Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1, the chair of the National Immunisation Advisory Committee said while there may be slight differences between the Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines, the country is in a “very good position” as we have so many vaccines: “All these vaccines can be used on all age groups but there is preference to use them where it’s timely and practical.