People between the ages of 18 and 49 will be given a second Covid-19 booster shot, according to the HSE

The HSE announced today that second Covid-19 boosters will be provided to persons ages 18 to 49.

People in this age cohort are being invited to register for their appointments from today at HSE.ie, once it is 6 months since their last vaccine or since they have had a Covid-19 infection. Boosters may also be available at pharmacies and GPs.

If you are aged 18 to 49, you can now get your second COVID-19 vaccine booster dose.

If you’ve had COVID-19 recently, wait 6 months before booking your appointment.

For more information, visit: https://t.co/C40fLxb1zH#COVIDVaccine pic.twitter.com/BVdgSJ4OgS

— HSE Ireland (@HSELive) December 29, 2022

The week ending December 24 saw 3,809 Covid-19 cases in Ireland, up from 3,118 the week before, with 737 patients hospitalised due to COVID-19.

In a news release from the HSE, Chief Clinical Officer Colm Henry stated:

"At this time, the sharp increase in COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory ailment patients causes us great concern.

Eileen Whelan, the national coordinator for the Covid vaccination programme at the HSE, said: "I strongly recommend that everyone have their second booster shot. It will strengthen your immunity against Covid-19 infection, which we know tends to decline after a few months after your last vaccination, and provide continued protection against serious sickness.

Only a small number of people under 50, such as healthcare professionals or those with underlying medical conditions, were previously qualified to obtain second boosters.

Dr Henry said "Getting a vaccine, whether it's your next Covid-19 booster or a flu vaccine if you or your children want to get it, can really help protect you, the people around you, and our health services.

Meanwhile, general practitioners have also been instructed to work more hours on Saturdays and other intervening days. It is reported that more than 500 GPs have already volunteered to work overtime.

They will work three days a week from 5pm to 7pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm.

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