European Medicines Agency

Ireland now holds both the chair and director-general roles at EU’s drug regulator

Another 11,671 PCR-confirmed coronavirus cases reported in past few days

HSE urges parents with concerns to turn to ‘trusted sources’ for information

European Medicines Agency says no evidence to suggest vaccines affect fertility

Limited efficacy means it is increasingly seen as a therapy for those who cannot take rival medications

Paxlovid could help people avoid serious illness and hospitalisation, says drug regulator

Companies to test fourth dose of current vaccine against fourth dose of new one

Most are mild to moderate and many had resolved or were resolving when reported

Among issues being addressed are what defences to have ready, says Minister for Health

State’s vaccine advisers have been asked for view on second booster for older people

Cost of deal is three times annual budget usually in place for new drugs in Republic

Parents can register children aged five to 11 who have a health condition

Other vaccine producers also studying potential for adapted formulations

Validity will be extended after booster shot without a time limit

System first introduced for vaccine distribution largely seen as fair by member states

Manufacturers of mRNA vaccines can tweak them to cope with virus mutations, says Martin