Health
As vaccination scale-up begins, what vaccines will be used? – The Irish Times
Should we be worried about variations between vaccine types?
As vaccination against Covid-19 in Ireland scales up from this week, three approved double-dose vaccines will be used for people over 85, healthcare workers and those living in nursing homes.
Different vaccine types with varying efficacy rates are being deployed, but it should be underlined there are strong indications all are 100 per cent effective in preventing severe illness, hospitalisations and death.
There are some data gaps, especially on whether they prevent transmission or are effective…
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