Menu
06/08/2021
Vaccine Must Be Made Available For All NI Teenagers - Alliance
All teenagers in NI should be offered the Covid-19 vaccine, Alliance Health spokesperson Paula Bradshaw MLA has said.
Following the announcement that the vaccine is being made available for 16 and 17-year-olds, Ms Bradshaw said that "preparations must be rapidly advanced for offering vaccines to all teenagers in Northern Ireland".
She said: "The Irish Government has long been vaccinating from age 16 upwards and will soon move to age 12, there is now little doubt the rest of the UK is heading in that direction too.
"This means preparations must be made to offer vaccines easily and reliably to everyone aged 12 and upwards in Northern Ireland. The very reason the JCVI has recommended reducing the age now is to limit school distribution, but since schools return earlier in Northern Ireland that only means we have to move faster.
"It is essential we improve vaccine uptake among all younger age groups as swiftly as possible, as vaccination is the way out of constant restrictions and disruption."
Following the announcement that the vaccine is being made available for 16 and 17-year-olds, Ms Bradshaw said that "preparations must be rapidly advanced for offering vaccines to all teenagers in Northern Ireland".
She said: "The Irish Government has long been vaccinating from age 16 upwards and will soon move to age 12, there is now little doubt the rest of the UK is heading in that direction too.
"This means preparations must be made to offer vaccines easily and reliably to everyone aged 12 and upwards in Northern Ireland. The very reason the JCVI has recommended reducing the age now is to limit school distribution, but since schools return earlier in Northern Ireland that only means we have to move faster.
"It is essential we improve vaccine uptake among all younger age groups as swiftly as possible, as vaccination is the way out of constant restrictions and disruption."
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
10 August 2023
PHA Issues HPV Vaccination Reminder For Year 9 Pupils
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued a reminder to parents of children entering Year 9 in September, that they will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during the first school term. This year teenagers will only require a single HPV jab, following updated advice from Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
PHA Issues HPV Vaccination Reminder For Year 9 Pupils
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued a reminder to parents of children entering Year 9 in September, that they will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during the first school term. This year teenagers will only require a single HPV jab, following updated advice from Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).
28 November 2024
Japanese Cyber Security Firm Expands in Northern Ireland
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced that Nihon Cyber Defence (NCD) is expanding its operations in Northern Ireland. The Japanese cyber security firm, which specialises in protecting critical infrastructure, governments, and businesses from cyber-attacks, first established a presence in Northern Ireland in 2018. This latest £1.
Japanese Cyber Security Firm Expands in Northern Ireland
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has announced that Nihon Cyber Defence (NCD) is expanding its operations in Northern Ireland. The Japanese cyber security firm, which specialises in protecting critical infrastructure, governments, and businesses from cyber-attacks, first established a presence in Northern Ireland in 2018. This latest £1.
28 November 2024
Lidl Northern Ireland Opens Two New Stores
Lidl Northern Ireland has announced the reopening of its Stewartstown Road store in West Belfast and the opening of a new store in Carryduff. The Stewartstown Road store, which has undergone a major redevelopment, will reopen on December 5th. The new Carryduff store, Lidl’s 43rd in Northern Ireland, will open on December 12th.
Lidl Northern Ireland Opens Two New Stores
Lidl Northern Ireland has announced the reopening of its Stewartstown Road store in West Belfast and the opening of a new store in Carryduff. The Stewartstown Road store, which has undergone a major redevelopment, will reopen on December 5th. The new Carryduff store, Lidl’s 43rd in Northern Ireland, will open on December 12th.
22 November 2024
Mobile Gaming Trends in Northern Ireland
Mobile gaming has become an integral part of the entertainment landscape in Northern Ireland, encompassing everything from sports betting and online gambling to video games. As technology advances, particularly with the advent of 5G, the mobile gaming sector is poised for significant growth and transformation.
Mobile Gaming Trends in Northern Ireland
Mobile gaming has become an integral part of the entertainment landscape in Northern Ireland, encompassing everything from sports betting and online gambling to video games. As technology advances, particularly with the advent of 5G, the mobile gaming sector is poised for significant growth and transformation.
21 November 2024
UK Education Ministers Meet In Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland hosted the fifth UK Education Ministers' Council (EMC) meeting at Laurelhill Community College in Lisburn.
UK Education Ministers Meet In Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland hosted the fifth UK Education Ministers' Council (EMC) meeting at Laurelhill Community College in Lisburn.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
