HSE urge parents in Sligo and Leitrim to vaccinate children ahead of winter season
The HSE is advising that Children aged 6 months to 11 years be vaccinated in Sligo Leitrim, ahead of the winter season. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) for children aged 6 months to 4 years who have a health condition that puts them…
Booking open for second Covid boosters
Booking is open for the second COVID boosters for the 18-49 age group today. But only if it is 6 months since their last vaccine or since they have had a COVID-19 infection Appointments can be made on the HSE website www.hse.ie Eileen Whelan, National Lead, for…
Donegal has the second lowest Covid-19 vaccine uptake nationally
Co. Donegal has the lowest Covid-19 vaccine uptake in the country with an estimated 87.4% of the adult population fully vaccinated. Figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre show Sligo and Leitrim are among the highest nationally with 98.5% and 97.7% respectively. 94.6% of the nations population over the age…
Vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 who are at higher risk
The HSE in Community Healthcare Organisation Area 1, which covers Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan and Sligo, says it has opened COVID-19 vaccine registration for children aged 5 to 11 years who are at higher risk from COVID-19. Parents can now register their child for the vaccine if they have a…
Over 50s vaccine available today at Sligo Racecourse until 5pm
At the Vaccine Centre at Sligo Racecourse, the over 50’s who are 150 days after their second vaccine can get their booster today up until 5pm. People attending are asked to bring along photographic ID.
People urged to check times of vaccination centres operating hours
The HSE are urging members of the public to check the operating times of walk-in vaccination centres before turning up. There have reportedly been a number of people arriving at the centre based in Sligo Racecourse this morning which doesn’t open until 4.30pm this afternoon. All up to date times…
Women an any stage of pregnancy can receive Covid-19 vaccine from today
Women at any stage of their pregnancy can receive an mRNA Covid-19 vaccine from today. The HSE is encouraging women to take a vaccine when it’s offered. Dr Peter McKenna, National Clinical Director of the HSE National Women & Infants Health Programme says evidence shows the vaccines are safe for…