Sinn F\u00e9in TD for Dublin South West Se\u00e1n Crowe has said that it is vitally important that the vaccination programme be as open and transparent as possible, saying that we can’t adopt a mickey mouse, amateur approach.<\/p>\n
Speaking in the D\u00e1il this morning during Questions to the Minister for Health on the vaccine programme, Teachta Crowe said:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe vaccination programme will only work with successful engagement and buy in from the public. The vaccine programme needs to fair, open, transparent, and honest as possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome people have genuine concerns at the speed, safety, and effectiveness of the many vaccines and have worries about possible side effects.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need to respond to their concerns with responsible, accurate and up to date information.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have seen media reports of non-frontline health care staff and family members receiving vaccines outside of the priority scheduling.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo one wants to see vaccine go to waste but there has to be more accountability and transparency in the process. If indeed there is an extra dose per vial, all hospitals and vaccination centres must be able to account for those extra doses and be prepared to stand over what they do with it.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis information will be vital in order to be able to give people their second dose if required. This is an incredibly complex programme with many moving parts.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy worry is that it has all the hallmarks of \u2018It\u2019ll be grand- it will settle down and somehow sort itself out.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u201cWe can’t adopt a mickey mouse, amateur approach. It has to be logical and precise. There can be no \u2018oiling of the hinges\u2019 and taking shortcuts.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf great concern are the concerted efforts by the few who would sow doubt and fear of the vaccine in the minds of the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must up our game in explaining exactly what is in the vaccine; why it is safe; and why it is necessary.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have heard anecdotal evidence of some healthcare professionals expressing doubts about the vaccine and even the virus.<\/p>\n
\u201cCOVID-19 is not a flu like virus; ask the families of those fighting for their lives in ICU beds across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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