Ireland about to roll out two Covid-19 vaccines – Dr. Ronan Glynn

Source: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

THREE-QUARTERS OF people believe they are likely to accept a Covid-19 vaccine, the deputy chief medical officer said.

Ronan Glynn said that the country was about to roll out two vaccines if they are authorized by the European Medicines Agency.

He said: “People should receive great encouragement from these developments and we can be sure that the successful implementation of this program will mark a significant advance in our approach to this pandemic.

However, there are still many uncertainties and barriers to overcome.

He said that people must be willing to get vaccinated.

“Our research tells us that most have already decided that they will definitely (45%) or probably (28%) take the vaccine when it is offered,” he added.

He said: “I encourage all people, both those who doubt vaccines and those who have confidence in vaccines, to stay informed using appropriate medical sources and not be afraid to ask their GP questions about the safety of vaccines. “

Source: PA

He said that the timeline for the development of Covid-19 hits had been significantly shortened due to:

Some clinical trials combining phases 1 and 2 to assess safety and immune responses;

• The high number of new Covid-19 cases in many places, the differences in disease risk between those who received the viral vaccine and those who received the placebo or dummy vaccine could be measured more quickly than usual;
• Huge levels of investment and scientific research, on a scale never before seen in vaccine development;
• Many of the processes that normally take place one after another in vaccine development have been carried out in parallel.

Dr Glynn added: “None of these factors imply that safety, scientific or ethical integrity have been compromised, or that shortcuts have been taken.”