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This comes as the HSE's autumn-winter programme begins
The rollout started yesterday, with free Covid and flu shots now available in GP offices, pharmacies and vaccination centres nationwide.
Dr. Lucy Jessop, Consultant in Public Health Medicine with the HSE, says while a large amount of those aged over 65 will receive the vaccines, we cannot forget about the young at risk.
She's urging parents to make sure their children and teens are protected:
Fianna Fáil Pushes Back On Government Blame As 3,000 Homes Lie Vacant, Including 129 In Kildare
Figures released to Sinn Fein show nearly 3 thousand council homes are currently vacant.
Family Pay Tribute As Man Who died In Newbridge Crash Named Locally As Jerry Maloney
Jerry Maloney, 19, was a passenger in a pickup truck that crashed on the Barretstown Road in Newbridge shortly after 8pm last night.
OPW To Begin Daily Contractor Access To Castletown Via Lime Avenue From Monday
The move is expected to be met with opposition.
“Criminal Offence” To Ignore HIQA Sanctions, Says Nursing Home Advocate Amid Latest Crisis
Speaking to Kfm, Shane Scanlan, CEO of the Alliance for Supporting Nursing homes, said there also needs to be an immediate "root and branch review" into HIQA's response to the latest scandal to hit nursing homes run by Emeis Ireland.
Two Motorcyclists Injured In Serious Collision Near Athy
The road is closed for an examination, and Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.
Teenage Passenger Dies In Fatal Road Traffic Incident In Newbridge
The road remains closed as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators carry out a full examination, with local diversions in place.
Cocaine-Positive HGV Driver Hauling Livestock Arrested In Kildare
In another incident, a driver attempted to evade a checkpoint but was stopped shortly after. The vehicle had no tax or insurance, bald tyres, and contained green diesel.
Childcare Fee Cap Announced Amid Criticism Over Lack Of Creche Places And Current Childcare Costs
The cap applies to full-day care of 40 to 50 hours, while funding for the sector will also increase.
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