Walk in vaccination clinic set for Drumalee
People aged 18-49 can avail of Covid vaccine booster
A number of walk in vaccination clinics are being held in the coming weeks to help the public avoid the worst effects of Covid-19.
People aged 18–49 years are now eligible to receive their second COVID-19 booster, provided it is six months since their last vaccine or since they had a COVID-19 infection.
You can check the number of COVID-19 vaccines you have already received and the date of your last COVID-19 vaccine on your digital COVID-19 certificate.
There are a number of options for those in Cavan Monaghan to get their vaccines over the next week.
You can get your COVID-19 booster vaccine at a participating pharmacy, check the list of pharmacies or your GP.
Alternatively you can get your vaccinations at Drumalee GAA Club House, St. Felim's Park, Drumalee, Cavan, H12 DY88 on Monday January 19 from 9am-7pm; or Saturday, January 21 from 10am to 2.45pm.
There will also be a walk in clinic at the COVID-19 Vaccination Service in Rooskey, Co. Monaghan, H18 ED80 on Wednesday, January 18 from 9am-7pm; Thursday, January 19 from 10am-4.30pm and Friday, January 20 from 10am-3pm.
“We are inviting everyone aged 18-49 years for their second booster, once it is six months since their last vaccine or six months since they had a COVID-19 infection," said Sinead McConnell of the HSE. "Vaccination is an effective, safe way to protect you and people around you from flu or COVID-19. You can get your vaccine by presenting at any of our walk in clinics or through booking an appointment online.”
Dr Lois O’Connor, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, HSE Public Health Area A said: “The current high levels of COVID-19 is affecting healthcare settings, long-term care facilities, and other settings with vulnerable people. We would urge everyone eligible to avail of the COVID-19 vaccine, those aged 18-49 can now get their second COVID-19 booster vaccine. COVID-19 can affect anyone, young or old and vaccination is an effective, safe way to protect you and people around you from serious illness due to COVID-19. This is especially important for those at higher risk including older people, those with chronic health conditions and those who are pregnant. You can get the flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster vaccine at the same time.”
For information on how to book a COVID-19 vaccine, visit www.hse.ie or call HSELive on 1800 700 700.