50 plus invited for second Covid-19 booster vaccine

A second Covid-19 booster shot can now be scheduled for anyone over 50. Vaccinations are administered in vaccination centers, as well as through participating GP surgeries and pharmacies. Appointments can be arranged starting today on the website of the Health Service Executive. Additionally, pregnant women who are beyond 16 weeks along are urged to sign … Read more

NIAC recommends second mRNA booster for all those aged 65 years and older

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has accepted new recommendations in relation to Ireland’s COVID-19 vaccination programme. Work has been ongoing between the department and the HSE regarding the COVID-19 mid-term vaccination strategy. The recommendations made last night by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), who has endorsed these … Read more

Booster dose to all children aged 12-15 years: Minister Stephen Donnelly

The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has accepted new recommendations in relation to Ireland’s COVID-19 vaccination programme. The recommendations were made by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), who has endorsed these recommendations. NIAC has recommended that a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine be offered to all children … Read more

Just over 50% aged between 17-35 received booster dose; Minister urges action

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris, has today encouraged students to get their COVID-19 vaccine boosters as soon as they can. Speaking today, Minister Simon Harris said: “Omicron remains a concern for people who have not been fully vaccinated and received their booster.” “We know a significant number of people aged between 17 … Read more