HSE booster

He indicated there must be a four-month gap since a person has had their last booster jab. Mr McCallion said if people had contracted the virus recently there ...

"You must have a four-month gap minimum since your last vaccination in terms of your last booster. Mr McCallion said if people had contracted the virus recently there must also be a four-month gap before they receive their next booster jab. They will have their vaccine ordered and they will be commencing.

Those aged over 65 years and over and people over 12 with weaker immune systems will be able to receive a second Covid-19 booster vaccine from today.

Home Or you can email [email protected] at any time. The HSE says you can get your second booster 4 months (at least 120 days) after your first booster.

People aged 65 and over and immunocompromised people aged 12 and over are being encouraged to avail of a second Covid-19 booster vaccine.

The number of Covid-19 cases in hospital has fallen below 600 to 599. Prof Mills said: "The disease is relatively mild in the younger population and with Omicron the disease is milder than it was with Delta, so the risks are not as great for the younger population and healthy people as it was when we had Delta and the previous variants." He said while the number of new virus cases and the number of people with Covid-19 in hospital are falling, the additional dose would be beneficial to those in higher-risk categories. As a result, he said: "It's important, especially for the vulnerable groups, the over 65s and those with underlying medical conditions to get a second booster now to put them in a better position to withstand the effects of the latest variants." A leading immunologist said he believes a second Covid-19 booster for people aged 65 and over and immunocompromised people aged 12 and over is "certainly a good idea". People aged 65 and over and immunocompromised people aged 12 and over are being encouraged to avail of a second Covid-19 booster vaccine.

People aged 65 years and over are now eligible for their second COVID-19 booster vaccine. Those with a weak immune system aged 12 and over can also get ...

If you are 30 years or older you will be offered a single booster dose of the Moderna COVID 19 vaccine at the HSE vaccination centres and over the coming weeks from GPs and Pharmacies. If you are 29 years or younger we will offer you a single dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Most people in this group are not yet due to have a second booster, and the HSE will issue SMS reminders to people in this group as their second boosters become due over the coming weeks. People 65 and over and those who are immunocompromised can book online today for their second booster at a HSE vaccination centre. You can check the date of your last booster on your digital COVID-19 certificate. Clinicians will also be identifying people who have become immunocompromised recently to be added to this group. This second booster will give you the best protection from serious illness caused by COVID-19.