HSE continues roll-out of Spring Covid-19 booster vaccines in Leitrim

Following the most recent NIAC (National Immunisation Advisory Committee) advice, the HSE is rolling out the Spring Covid-19 booster vaccine programme for people aged 70 years and older, residents of long-term care facilities for older adults and people aged 5 years and older with a weak immune system.

If you are eligible, you can get a Covid-19 booster from a participating GP or pharmacy or at a Community Vaccination Centre (CVC) in Leitrim.

Those eligible must wait at least 3 months since their previous Covid-19 vaccine or since they have had a Covid-19 infection before getting the booster.

You can get your Covid-19 vaccinations in Leitrim at the below times and location:

Leitrim Vaccination Centre, HSE Community Services, Leitrim Road, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim N41 XC59

Thursday 18th May

• 09:30am to 10:30am 6 months to 4yrs
• 11:00am to 13:00pm 12yrs and over
• 01:45pm to 04:30pm 12yrs and over

Saturday 20th May

• 09:30am to 11:00am 5yrs to 11yrs
• 11:30pm to 01:00pm 12yrs and over
• 01:45pm to 04:30pm 12yrs and over

Over the coming weeks, residents of long-term care facilities for older adults will be vaccinated by HSE mobile vaccination teams. Children under 12 years with a weak immune system will be vaccinated at CVCs.

In line with NIAC guidance, the HSE aims to complete this Covid-19 booster programme by the end of May. This will allow for the period of time required for those getting their Spring Covid-19 booster to get their next booster dose in autumn, along with their flu vaccine.

Sinead Mc Connell, General Manager Covid, Vaccination programme CH CDLMS stated, “NIAC are recommending a booster for people aged 70 years and older and those in long-term care facilities for older adults. The booster will help keep them protected from serious illness and boost their immunity against infection from Covid-19. Anyone aged 5 and older with a weak immune system (immunocompromised) will also be offered a Covid-19 booster. This group is at higher risk of severe disease from Covid-19 and includes cancer patients, transplant patients, people living with chronic kidney disease and those on dialysis. The booster will help keep them protected against Covid-19 too.”

If you are eligible, you can book a Spring booster appointment at a HSE vaccination clinics online at www.hse.ie. You can also get a booster vaccine at participating pharmacies and GPs. The HSE will be active over the next few weeks in our services, in the media and online, encouraging those eligible to come forward for Covid-19 spring booster vaccines.