A second Covid-19 booster vaccine is being rolled out today for pregnant women and people aged over 60.
The booking portal opened last week with appointments beginning today. According to the HSE, further cohorts are set to be invited to book a second booster over the coming weeks, with appointments to be available for those aged 55 and over from 22 August, and then 29 August for those aged 50 and over.
The HSE's Chief Clinical Officer, Dr Colm Henry, has urged those eligible for the second booster vaccine to take up the offer. He warned that there was a "waning of immunity" against infection from Covid-19 over a period of time.
