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Pharmacists Begin Administering Covid 19 Vaccines From Today.

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More than 1,000 pharmacies across the country are joining the vaccination programme.

People over 50 will be able to get a Covid-19 vaccine from their local pharmacist from today.

More than 1,000 pharmacies across the country are joining the vaccination programme.

They'll initially only administer the one-shot Johnson and Johnson, however the Pfizer jab will be made available in the coming weeks.

It comes as people in the 30s are expected to be able to register for a vaccine this week.

Pharmacist Kathy Maher says it's an exciting day:

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