Covid-19 Vaccine

Booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

A booster dose is an extra dose of COVID-19 vaccine. It gives better protection to people who have already been vaccinated.

For further information on the current Covid-19 Vaccine Campaign please click below

www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/

Who Should get the Covid-19 Vaccine

The following groups are recommended by NIAC for an autumn COVID-19 vaccine:

All aged 18 years and older living in a long term care facility for older adults (HSE Mobile Teams will provide these vaccinations)

All aged 6 months and older with immunocompromise associated with a suboptimal response to vaccination

All aged 6 months and older with a medical condition associated with a higher risk of hospitalisation, severe disease or death due to COVID-19:

Cancer, Chronic heart disease, Chronic kidney disease, Chronic liver disease, Chronic neurological disease, Chronic respiratory disease, Diabetes and other metabolic disorders, including inherited metabolic disorders, Haemoglobinopathies, Body mass index ≥ 40kg/m², Serious mental health conditions, Children and adults with Down syndrome, Children with moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorders

Healthcare workers and pregnant women who are in the groups listed above are recommended to get a COVID-19 vaccine in autumn/winter 2026/2027.

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Anyone aged over 18 years who is not in any of the groups listed above, can get a COVID-19 vaccine in autumn/winter 2026/2027 if they choose to, following discussion with a healthcare provider.

There should be at least a 3 month interval between the last COVID-19 vaccine or the last COVID-19 infection before getting vaccinated.

Covid-19 Vaccine - Common Questions (Covid_Vaccine_Quick_Q_s.pdf | 182 kB)

The following is a list of most asked questions in relation to the Covid-19 Vaccination campaign.