People with long-term health conditions invited for Covid booster vaccine

Healthcare professionals and individuals with long-term health conditions between the ages of 12 and 49 are asked to schedule an appointment for their second Covid-19 booster injection.

An HSE vaccination centre, participating GPs, or participating pharmacies are all places to schedule your next booster if you are over 50 or pregnant for more than 16 weeks.

Dr Colm Henry, HSE chief clinical officer, said: “We know that those who have long-term health conditions are at greater risk from serious illness from Covid-19.

“Getting a second booster vaccine now will help protect these people, particularly as we come into the autumn.

“We are now also calling healthcare workers for their next Covid-19 booster.

“We know immunity from Covid-19 vaccination and previous Covid-19 infection decreases over time so getting your booster when it’s due will give you the best protection from serious illness, and increase immunity against infection.”

Eileen Whelan, HSE national lead for test, trace, and vaccination, said: “From today we are moving into the next groups who are due their next booster.

“Those with long-term health conditions aged 12 to 49 can book their booster appointment from today once it has been four months since their last Covid-19 vaccination or since they were last infected.

“Healthcare workers can also book their next booster appointment from today.”

More information on who is eligible is available at www.hse.ie.

Children aged five to eleven who are immunocompromised and are now due to get their first booster following the completion of their first vaccination course will soon be invited by the HSE and Children’s Health Ireland, through their parents.

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