Second Covid booster vaccine being rolled out to more cohorts this week
Eligible people can book an appointment online, or check with participating GPs and pharmacies. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has announced the further rollout of a second Covid booster vaccine, with more groups becoming eligible to receive the shot over the next few weeks. Those aged 60 and over and pregnant woman can make an […]
3 years ago
New EU travel rules on booster shot to come into effect tomorrow
The rule comes into force on 1 February. Tomorrow sees a nine month validity period come into force for those who have only received their primary dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, which could pose problems at the boarding gate for some. The rule states that those travelling within the EU must have received their booster […]
4 years ago
Symptomatic under-40s can now order free Covid antigen tests
The HSE can send out 350,000 tests a week. People aged under 40 with Covid symptoms can now order free antigen tests via an online portal. The news comes as the HSE plan on including positive antigen test results in daily case figures. The antigens can be ordered through the HSE website. The HSE is […]
4 years ago
Anyone over 16 can now receive a Covid booster vaccine
You can receive your booster 90 days following your first round. As of today (2 January), anyone over the age of 16 can receive a booster dose of a Covid vaccine. People who book an appointment for a booster vaccine will receive a single dose of Pfizer / BioNTech. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said […]
4 years ago
Children aged 5-11 to be offered Covid vaccine in January
All ages will be eligible for a booster by mid January. The Government has announced that children aged 5-11 will be eligible for a Covid vaccine this January. Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly announced the news on Thursday (23 December). “I am delighted to announce this acceleration of Ireland’s COVID-19 Vaccination Programme,” Donnelly said. “As […]
4 years ago
Government revises booster policy for those who received Janssen vaccine
The booster will also be available for the over 30’s next week. The Government has announced that people who received the Janssen vaccine will be eligible for a booster from next Wednesday onwards (29 December). The announcement was made on Thursday evening by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly. 📢📢📢 Further acceleration of our booster vaccination […]
4 years ago