23% of 5-11 year olds registered for vaccine
The Chief Medical Officer says Covid-19 cases among children could increase as restrictions ease.
Dr. Tony Holohan says this has happened in other countries recently, as they dealt with the Omicron variant.
Latest figures reveal 23% of 5-11 year olds are registered to receive a Covid-19 vaccine.
Newbridge GP Brendan O'Shea is encouraging more parents to sign their children up:

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