Further to information issued on Sunday, AstraZeneca vaccinations were temporarily paused while concerns about blood clotting side effects were investigated.

The INMO has contacted the HSE following the National Immunisation Advisory Committee’s (NIAC) decision to suspend the AstraZeneca vaccine.

The INMO has today (Tuesday) joined with nursing and healthcare unions around the world in calling for the waiving of Intellectual Property rules regarding Covid-19 vaccines. 

The INMO has stated today (Friday) that it welcomes the recent recommendations of the review of Maternity services and the Maternity Led Unit (MLU) in Cavan General Hospital (CGH), but that implementation must be carried out within the planned timeframe.

Check out the March 2021 issue of WIN magazine. The World of Irish Nursing and Midwifery.

The INMO has today (Thursday) stated that the new HSE Service Plan brings welcome investment, but that urgent clarity is required.