Hiqa: Covid-19 vaccines safe, effective; older adults remain highest risk

Ireland's health technology assessment agency reaffirms Covid-19 vaccine safety and efficacy while signaling a policy shift from population-wide vaccination to targeted measures for high-risk groups, particularly older people. The assessment confirms the virus still poses the greatest threat to older adults, supporting a more focused immunization strategy. This marks a formal transition in national vaccination policy, aligning with endemic management approaches seen in other countries.