There are 26 walk-in vaccination centres currently in operation today which can be availed of by anyone over 16 years of age. Professor Fanning said the walk-in centres have been a resounding success and should continue.

The Covid-19 vaccination programme has moved into its “final furlong” with hopes that as a many as 250,000 12- to 15-year-olds can get at least a first dose before schools reopen. 

 Liam Fanning, Professor of Immunovirology at UCC joined Shane this morning on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss the vaccination program.

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