The HSE has urged people to get their second Covid-19 booster dose as the vaccination programme dwindles nationwide.
The uptake of the second booster amongst all age groups stands at 31%, while only a quarter of healthcare workers have received their additional vaccine. The reluctance coincides with a surge in winter illnesses, as the HSE struggles with a spike in hospitalisations nationwide.
There is also limited evidence that Covid-19 booster doses may offer protection against other illnesses, including diseases such as tuberculosis. This was supported through research carried out by health professionals in Trinity College Dublin.
