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Kildare Based Trocaire Says Ireland Faces Moral Question On Vaccination Booster Programme.

Thursday, 9 September 2021 12:31

By Ciara Plunkett @plunkettciara

Stock image: Pexels

World Health Organisation has called for a moratorium on boosters until the end of the year

Leading charity, Maynooth based Trocaire, says Ireland is facing a morality question when it comes to the country's vaccine booster programme.

Older people are set to receive a top up jab under new plans announced by the Government.

Stephanie Rohan reports

WHO calls for COVID-19 booster shot moratorium until 2022 https://t.co/1cgqRWeKXk pic.twitter.com/YR5tsCBefs
— The Hill (@thehill) September 8, 2021

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