Nphet to discuss use of AstraZeneca vaccine in Ireland

Thu, 08 Apr, 2021 - 06:30

Ciarán Sunderland and Niamh Griffin

The National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) will discuss a link between very rare blood clotting and the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine when it meets later.

Health officials have advised that the AstraZeneca vaccine should continue to be administered in Ireland.

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