Dr Gerald Barry Contributes to Vaccine Questions Podcast 

In Episode Two of Vaccine Questions Dr Gerald Barry answered questions from the public on vaccines; how well they halt transmission, how long they are effective for, and are they as affective in people with comprised immune systems. The interview can be listened to below.

The Vaccine Questions Podcast is organised by the (opens in a new window)Life and Medical Sciences Committee of The Royal Irish Academy in partnership with the Health Research Board. In each episode, science journalist Dick Ahlstrom chats with experts from public health, immunology, virology, statistics, bioethics to behavioural science about how science is helping us to tackle the spread of coronavirus. By asking these experts your questions on vaccines and vaccination the podcast aims to provide the public with a reliable and trustworthy source of information.

For more information on the Vaccine Questions Podcast and to listen to other episodes visit (opens in a new window)The Royal Irish Academy website here.