Speaking on RTÉ's News at One, Dr Holohan said he wrote to the National Immunisation Advisory Committee last week, asking for updated advice on the use of the vaccines that are recommended for the over 50s only, the Johnson and Johnson and the AstraZeneca vaccines and he said he expects to receive this advice in the coming days.
The Chief Medical Officer has said he would encourage people who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 to 'get out and about now' as coronavirus restrictions are eased today | Read more: https://t.co/aLAVNCQfaR pic.twitter.com/uDrb1n67tO He said the use of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine has a risk-benefit for many other age groups including the under 50s, but the advice up to now has been to use it primarily for the over 50s.
Dr Holohan said that the emphasis for May remains on outdoor activity, meeting up where it is safe to do so and continuing to have measures in place to limit the spread of the virus.Dr Holohan said it will take time for people to feel confident about feeling safe interacting with others, but he advised people who are vaccinated to get out and about and meet others who are vaccinated from up to two other households.
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