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rious complications it can cause. I have worked in RUH for over 18 years and across the health service we have seen the devastating effect of this infection on our patients and their families”. Mary Garvey, Hospital Manager at Roscommon University Hospital, said: “Everyone in RUH is delighted to see the commencement of this vaccination programme. Our plan this week is to vaccinate as much of our staff as we can. After a really difficult year we are delighted that this vital vaccination programme has begun here in Roscommon University Hospital and we look forward to its further roll-out across the wider community”.
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