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.
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Dr Henry added that the booster injection would provide them with ongoing protection from serious illness, and increase their immunity against infection from Covid-19. Meanwhile, people aged 12 and over who have underlying medical conditions or are residents of long-term care facilities will be able to book an appointment for 1 September, with people aged 65 and over and healthcare workers able to receive their next dose in October alongside the flu vaccine.
According to the HSE, it is recommended that you get your second booster at least four months after your first. The date of your last booster can be found on your digital Covid certificate.
It is also recommended that you should get a second booster dose at least four months after your positive test result or when your symptoms start. For more information and advice visit www.hse.ie
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