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The Oxford research suggests vaccines to fight new pandemics could be rolled out much quicker than Covid jabs were (image: Getty Images)

Scientists ‘discover' way to speed up vaccine production for future pandemics Henry Sandercock

Dame Sarah Gilbert urged governments to approach the Omicron variant with caution (image: Getty Images)

Covid vaccine inventor warns next virus pandemic after Covid ‘could be more leth... Henry Sandercock

Booster vaccines should protect people against Omicron, new study suggests Group Reporter

Scientists discover why AstraZeneca jab is linked to rare blood clot complicatio... Group Reporter

Pharmaceutical firms are working to tweak vaccines against new Omicron variant Chelsea Rocks

Previous Covid-19 infection gives double jabbed people greater protection, new research suggests (Photo: Shutterstock)

Covid vaccination on top of past coronavirus infection 'gives greater protection... Helen Johnson

The trial of a new drug to treat a form of breast cancer has been hailed as “groundbreaking”, with results showing a strong trend towards improved overall survival (Photo: Shutterstock)

Trial of a new drug to treat a form of breast cancer hailed as ‘groundbreaking’

More than 30,000 women reported changes to their menstrual cycle after their Covid jab (Photo: Shutterstock)

Thousands of women report disruption to periods after Covid jab Claire Schofield

The scientist behind the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine has said giving booster jabs to everyone is unnecessary, and instead calls for doses to be sent to countries in need (Photo: Shutterstock)

Covid booster jabs not needed for everyone, says Oxford vaccine creator Helen Johnson

Covid booster vaccines may not be necessary for everyone in the UK, the head of AstraZeneca has said (Photo: Shutterstock)

Covid booster vaccines may not be needed for everyone in the UK, says AstraZenec... Helen Johnson

Coronavirus vaccinations in the north.

Where’s the next mobile vaccination clinic in Derry and which pharmacies offer M... Brendan McDaid

The risk of thrombocytopenia is almost nine times higher in someone infected with coronavirus compared to one vaccine dose (Photo: Getty Images)

Risk of blood clots 9 times higher from Covid infection than the vaccine Claire Schofield

Covid protection could fall below 50 per cent for the elderly and healthcare workers by winter (Photo: Getty Images)

Protection from Covid vaccines starts to wane within 6 months Claire Schofield

Gerard Greene (Chief Executive Community Pharmacy NI)

Community Pharmacy NI urging uptake of COVID-19 vaccinations Conor McClean

More people are being treated for eating disorders. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pfizer vaccine effectiveness declines more quickly than AstraZeneca, finds study Sarah Wilson

The first dose alone provides 88 per cent protection against hospital admissions (Photo: Getty Images)

Single AstraZeneca dose prevents 70% of Covid cases - and protects against varia...

The EU still does not recognise a version of the AstraZeneca vaccine called Covishield (Photo: Getty Images)

European holidays at risk for millions of Brits given Indian-made AstraZeneca ja... Claire Schofield

Mixing vaccines can generate high levels of antibodies which can protect against Covid (Photo: Getty Images)

Mixing Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines creates stronger immune response against ... Claire Schofield

A woman receives a vaccine at the Chelsea F.C. pop up vaccine hub (Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Period changes after Covid vaccine could be 'coincidence' despite 4,000 reports Rhona Shennan

Health Minister Robin Swann. (PressEye)

AstraZeneca vaccines for Under-40s paused at pharmacies in Northern Ireland : De... Brendan McDaid

Councillor Brian Tierney, former Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, previously visited the Covid -19 vaccination centre in the Foyle Arena where he met Western Health and Social Care Trust staff who are delivering the vaccine programme. Included are Dr. Alan McKinney who is one of the retired doctors to help during the pandemic, Anne McConnell, HR Director WHSCT and School nurse Geraldine Mulholland. Picture Martin McKeown. 28.01.21

Introduction of shorter interval between Covid vaccine doses By The Newsroom

Government in talks with AstraZeneca for new jab to tackle Beta variant - what w... Jenna Macfarlane

The award winning presenter passed away age 44 (Photo: PA/Family Handout)

'We will miss her always': BBC radio presenter Lisa Shaw remembered after dying ... Rhona Shennan

Researchers believe the rare blood clots are caused by “floating mutant proteins” (Photo: Getty Images)

Scientists ‘find cause’ of rare blood clots linked to Covid vaccines - and how t... Claire Schofield

Covid jabs are highly effective against Indian variant, a study has found Group Reporter

Mayor Brian Tierney pictured previously at the Covid -19 vaccination centre in the Foyle Arena with Western Health and Social Care Trust staff who are delivering the vaccine programme. Included were Dr. Alan McKinney who is one of the retired doctors to help during the pandemic, Anne McConnell, HR Director WHSCT and School nurse Geraldine Mulholland. Picture Martin McKeown.

The million milestone - Almost 70% of adults in NI have now received first COVID... Brendan McDaid

Mixing vaccines can results in an increase of symptoms including chills and a fever (Getty Images)

Mixing Covid-19 vaccines may lead to increased symptoms, study suggests Finlay Greig

A member of the public receives an injection of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine

113 more people test positive for Covid-19 and NO deaths in last 24 hours Gemma Murray

One Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccine leads to significant drop in Covid-19 cases (Photo by Victoria Jones - Pool / Getty Images)

One dose of Covid vaccine dramatically cuts infection rates for all age groups Iain Leggat

Lisa Shaw's family say that she died due to complications caused by the Astrazeneca jab (Getty Images/PA)

BBC presenter died after suffering blood clots following Astrazeneca jab, family...

The AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine. (Pacemaker)

AstraZeneca clinics cancelled in south of Ireland as under 60s to receive altern... Brendan McDaid

Almost 7.5 million people are now are fully vaccinated in the UK (Photo: Getty Images)

Over 40s invited for Covid jab - as phase two of vaccine programme begins Claire Schofield

Dr. Tom Black

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine benefit far outweighs risk of blood clots says Derr... Kevin Mullan

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 31st March 2021 Swann receives Covid-19 vaccine and urges public do same Health Minister Robin Swann received his first Astra Zeneca vaccine today at a community pharmacy in Ballymena. He is pictured at the Ballee Pharmacy with pharmacist Stephen Burns. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Astra-Zeneca vac is ‘vital for saving lives’ - NI Dept. of Health Brendan McDaid

The Prime Minister encouraged those who get invited for a vaccine to attend their appointment (Photo: PAUL ELLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

'This vaccine is effective and has saved lives' - Boris Johnson assures AstraZen...

Under-30s will be offered alternative to Astrazeneca over 'very rare' blood clot concern (Photo by GENYA SAVILOV/AFP via Getty Images)

Under-30s will be offered alternative to Astrazeneca over 'very rare' blood clot... Group Reporter

The AstraZeneca vaccine trial in children has been paused while an investigation takes place into blood clots (Photo: Shutterstock)

AstraZeneca vaccine trial in children paused while blood clot investigation take... Group Reporter

Investigations are under way to determine if the AstraZeneca vaccine is causing rare blood clots (Photo: Shutterstock)

7 people die from blood clots in UK after AstraZeneca Covid vaccine - but regula... Claire Schofield

Germany has halted the use of the Oxford vaccine among people under 60, despite expert advice (Photo by LENNART PREISS/AFP via Getty Images)

Why Germany has halted the use of the Oxford vaccine among people under 60 Ethan Shone

Gary Davidson (left), 55, from Lisbane in Co Down, is the first to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine from Nurse Susan McComisky at the newly opened Covid-19 vaccination centre in the SSE Arena, Belfast on Monday.

Canada suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine in under 55s Andrew Quinn

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the UK can expect to feel the effects of Europe’s third wave of Covid infections (Photo: ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images)

Boris Johnson says Europe's third Covid wave will reach the UK - what we know so... Helen Johnson

Novavax seeks approval of Covid jab amid UK-EU vaccine row - this is when it cou... Matt Brooks

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to speak to EU leaders this week regarding proposals to ban the export of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines to the UK (Photo: Andrew Parsons-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Boris Johnson to call EU leaders in attempt to stop potential Covid vaccine expo... Helen Johnson

Paris begins month-long lockdown as France faces a third wave of Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Paris begins month-long lockdown as France faces a third wave of Covid-19 Iain Leggat

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is also scheduled to receive his first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine (Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

MHRA says seek medical attention if headache lasts 4 days after AstraZeneca Covi... Rhona Shennan

Dr Tom Black.

Covid-19: ‘I never imagined the huge impact it would have on life’ By The Newsroom

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to receive his first coronavirus vaccine dose today (Photo: Shutterstock)

Prime Minister to receive AstraZeneca jab as he urges public to get Covid vaccin... Helen Johnson

EU countries to restart AstraZeneca vaccine rollout as regulator rules it ‘safe and effective’ (Photo: Shutterstock)

EU countries to restart AstraZeneca vaccine rollout as regulator rules it ‘safe ... Ethan Shone

Prime Minister Boris Johnson pictured during his visit to Northern Ireland last week. (Photo: PA Wire)

All adults will be offered Covid jab by end of July despite supply concerns - PM Andrew Quinn

It can take up to three weeks to build immunity after the Covid vaccine - here's... Matt Brooks