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# boosters - Saturday 14 May, 2022

HSE vaccine lead: 'Plans in development for autumn booster as well as winter emergencies'

May 14th 2022, 8:00 AM 18,196 Views 19 Comments

The HSE’s Damien McCallion gave The Journal’s Coronavirus Newsletter an insight into the next stages of the vaccine rollout.

# boosters - Friday 22 April, 2022

Appointments for second Covid-19 booster vaccines to begin from today

# Coronavirus

Appointments for second Covid-19 booster vaccines to begin from today

Apr 22nd 2022, 8:23 AM 40,353 Views 45 Comments

It follows guidance from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC).

# boosters - Saturday 19 February, 2022

No booster for high-risk teens major source of concern as mask mandate lifts, family says

# Vaccines

No booster for high-risk teens major source of concern as mask mandate lifts, family says

Feb 19th 2022, 1:00 PM 15,560 Views 6 Comments

Boosters have been approved for teenagers in some other countries, but not yet in Ireland.

# boosters - Friday 31 December, 2021

Booster vaccines to be available for all over-16s from Sunday

# Covid-19

Booster vaccines to be available for all over-16s from Sunday

Updated Dec 31st 2021, 5:50 PM 44,289 Views 78 Comments

The group is the final adult age group being green lit for boosters.

# boosters - Wednesday 29 December, 2021

# Boosters

People aged 30-39 can receive a booster shot from today

Dec 29th 2021, 6:00 AM 15,539 Views 11 Comments

Those aged 16-29 who received a Janssen primary dose can also avail of a booster from today.

# boosters - Tuesday 28 December, 2021

Omicron is 'running rife in our communities' but has not yet peaked, HSE boss says

# Pcr Tests

Omicron is 'running rife in our communities' but has not yet peaked, HSE boss says

Updated Dec 28th 2021, 12:50 PM 112,007 Views 138 Comments

Paul Reid said it appears cases of Omicron may have peaked in some other countries but not yet in Ireland
He said the HSE is continuing to ramp up capacity for PCR testing as demand increases
Children aged five to 11 who are at high risk from Covid-19, or live with someone high risk, can now be registered for a vaccine

# boosters - Wednesday 22 December, 2021

Plan for the rollout of boosters to under-40s expected by end of week, says HSE

# Covid19

Plan for the rollout of boosters to under-40s expected by end of week, says HSE

Dec 22nd 2021, 4:23 PM 15,830 Views 41 Comments

# Fourth Dose

Israel offers Covid-19 vaccine fourth dose to people over 60 and healthcare workers

Dec 22nd 2021, 7:52 AM 23,430 Views 77 Comments

“The world will follow in our footsteps,” Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said.

# boosters - Tuesday 21 December, 2021

HSE opens new online self-scheduler to book booster vaccine appointments

# Boosters

HSE opens new online self-scheduler to book booster vaccine appointments

Dec 21st 2021, 11:39 PM 42,524 Views 22 Comments

The scheduling system will offer more than 3,000 individual appointments for four initial clinics from tomorrow morning.

# Omicron

'We can get through Omicron and overcome it' - Taoiseach

Updated Dec 21st 2021, 5:20 PM 66,897 Views 147 Comments

All restaurants, bars, cinemas and theatres must close at 8pm until 30 January
There is speculation that further restrictions could be introduced in the coming weeks
The Taoiseach has said that data on Omicron will be the "key consideration" around restrictions

Booster interval for people who have had Covid to be cut from six months to three months

# Vaccines

Booster interval for people who have had Covid to be cut from six months to three months

Dec 21st 2021, 4:44 PM 53,751 Views 71 Comments

The Covid-19 booster vaccine rollout is being accelerated due to the Omicron variant.

# boosters - Sunday 19 December, 2021

Opinion: To solve Covid-19 vaccine inequity Ireland should support the TRIPS waiver

# Waver On Vaccine Patents

Opinion: To solve Covid-19 vaccine inequity Ireland should support the TRIPS waiver

Dec 19th 2021, 7:30 AM 17,901 Views 8 Comments

Two legal experts say there is no legal or moral reason why the waver on vaccine patents cannot be encouraged.

# boosters - Friday 17 December, 2021

Q&A: Who is eligible for a Covid-19 booster and when will I get mine?

# Questions Answered

Q&A: Who is eligible for a Covid-19 booster and when will I get mine?

Dec 17th 2021, 12:59 PM 40,312 Views 18 Comments

Here’s what you need to know about the Covid-19 booster rollout programme.

# boosters - Thursday 16 December, 2021

People aged 40-49 to be offered Covid boosters from 27 December, three weeks ahead of schedule

# Vaccines

People aged 40-49 to be offered Covid boosters from 27 December, three weeks ahead of schedule

Dec 16th 2021, 4:00 PM 64,149 Views 75 Comments

People aged 40-49 will be offered boosters from 27 December - three weeks ahead of the initial plan
Vaccinations for children aged 5-11 will commence in paediatric hospitals next week
50,000 Covid-19 boosters were administered yesterday - a daily record, Órla Ryan reports

# boosters - Tuesday 14 December, 2021

HSE tells centres to allow boosters after 3-month gap as Cabinet discusses Covid developments

# Booster Programme

HSE tells centres to allow boosters after 3-month gap as Cabinet discusses Covid developments

Updated Dec 14th 2021, 1:44 PM 35,910 Views 74 Comments

The new guidance will be in place when the HSE updates its IT system
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said the schedule for booster jabs is being revised
Taoiseach Micheál Martin called for more GPs and pharmacists to get involved with the booster rollout