Vaccine

The HSE has announced walk-in vaccination clinics at 34 locations over the bank holiday weekend

Most reports of suspected side effects relate to heart issues, regulatory authority says

CSO figures show the areas with the lowest uptake of the second booster, initially targeted at the most vulnerable, are all in Dublin

Celebrations around January 22nd, when millions travel to see relations, will bring the virus to smaller cities and rural areas

Chief Medical Officer also encourages mask wearing at religious services over Christmas

People urged to take measures to help control spread of viruses as hospitals prepare to deal with increased numbers in EDs

New ‘smart factory’ will allow British pharmaceutical giant to develop and commercialise multiple drugs at one site

flu to mount a major comeback this year

Pharmaceutical companies hunt for new revenue streams as pandemic becomes endemic

James Geraghty believes a fourth vaccine will be needed as cases continue to rise

Pharma group seeks compensation from Covid vaccine maker for alleged IP infringements

Strong performance at Boots subsidiary helped group deliver better than expected figures before exceptional charges

US pharma group to pay €90.5m for 8% in deal that will boost joint Lyme disease programme

Shares rise sharply, surging by 14.5% in early session trading

President hails ‘monumental step forward’ in battle against virus but parents have been more cautious in inoculating children

Sanofi says trials point to potential of its vaccine booster candidate against main variants of concern

UK drug maker to pay €1.95bn up front plus another potential €1.1bn as it boosts its vaccine business

HSE chief believes cases will be recorded in State, but not cause for concern

Oxford scientists test vaccine combinations amid concern over rare side effects

Trio of vaccines used on monkeys made by scientists from Harvard confer protection

Misinformation is causing some to choose not to vaccinate their children, a dangerous choice that has consequences for the wider community

Tests of ZMapp in 18 monkeys delivered 100% cure rate even with advanced symptoms