From today, the HSE is inviting people aged 50 years and older to make an appointment for their next Covid-19 booster dose. Appointments are available from today.
People aged 12- 49 with long-term health conditions will be offered their second booster vaccine from next week and Healthcare Workers will be offered booster vaccines shortly.
Dr Colm Henry, HSE Chief Clinical Officer, said: “Everyone aged 50 and over can now register to get their next booster dose. If you haven’t had your primary vaccination, it’s not too late, you can still access the information through the HSE website and book an appointment.
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“Keeping up to date with your vaccines will give you the best protection from serious illness, and increase immunity against infection from Covid-19,” he said.
The protection from previous doses or a Covid-19 infection may weaken with time.
After your initial set of vaccinations, you should have had one booster shot in order to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Once four months have passed since your initial booster, and you are either 50 or older, more than 16 weeks pregnant, or 12 or older with a weak immune system, you are eligible for your second booster.
From October, the HSE will be providing a third booster dose to those aged 65 and older as well as those aged 12 and older with a weak immune system.
Studies show that there have not been any unexpected safety concerns so far for people who have had multiple boosters, according to the HSE.
More information is available here.
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