The Covid-19 booster is now available to all people with underlying health conditions regardless of age.
The HSE confirmed that people aged 12-49 with underlying conditions can now book their booster dose of the vaccine at participating pharmacies, GP clinics and vaccine centres. People with diabetes, cancer, asthma and other immunocompromised conditions fall into this category. Healthcare workers are also eligible for the dose.
The second booster was previously offered on an age related basis, with people aged 50-60 being the last previous cohort invited to book their jab. Colm Henry, the HSE’s chief clinical officer, encouraged people to sign up for their second booster, saying that the vaccine remained the best protection against Covid-19 related illness.
