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Wednesday, 10th December, 2025. Vol. 18, Issue 50 • 9A, Crowe Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth Tel: 042 932 0888 | Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
“Clarity needed on how HSE costed ‘enhanced’ flu vaccine” By Paul Byrne FIANNA Fáil TD for Louth Erin McGreehan has called for immediate clarity from the HSE on the cost of the enhanced influenza vaccine for people aged 65 years and older. Her call follows reports that the vaccine was not offered this season because it was “not deemed costeffective”. The enhanced vaccines contain an additional ingredient known as an adjuvant that boosts the immune response compared with standard vaccines. Deputy McGreehan said that influenza cases are doubling nationwide and more than 500 people are currently hospitalised with
flu. She stressed that “every measure should be taken to reduce pressure on hospitals”. Speaking she said: “The lack of transparency around the cost of these vaccines is extremely concerning. It leaves too many things open to speculation, particularly whether the potential additional costs of hospital overcrowding were fully considered. “I fully appreciate that the health service has finite funding and resources must be allocated responsibly. But without knowing the cost offered to the HSE for the enhanced vaccine we are left with speculation rather than informed decision-making. Continued on Page2
That’s her job! Lily O’Hare met Irish soccer legend Roy Keane after her performance on the Late Late Toy Show stage in Dublin on Friday evening.
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