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Survey shows 3/4 of people are happy with vaccine rollout

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

12:17 27 Jun 2021


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But it seems younger people aren't as pleased.

A new opinion poll shows that 74 percent of the public believe the government is doing a good job on the vaccine rollout.

The Red C survey for the Business Post found 84 percent of people aged over 55 are happy with the rollout.

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While just 61 percent of 18 to 34 year olds are happy - they've not yet been able to register for a jab.

60 percent of that age group are in favour of an inquiry into the handling of the pandemic by the State and NPHET.

It comes as the Chief Medical Officer is to consult with the National Immunisation Advisory Committee on the possibility of using AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson vaccines for younger groups.

Meanwhile, an immunologist is urging NIAC to recommend using either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine as a second dose for people who got a first jab of AstraZeneca.

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Professor Kingston Mills says evidence shows this can provide extra protection against the Delta variant of Covid-19.

He says that a study from Germany shows there's huge benefits and a "strong response" from using a mix of vaccines.


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