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Covid booster campaign gets under way for over 80s and immunosuppressed

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The Health Service Executive has announced a spring booster vaccination campaign for protection against Covid-19. The HSE has urged those aged 80 and over and people aged five and above with a weak immune system to avail of the free vaccine.

People in care facilities, who are deemed to be vulnerable if infected, are also being encouraged to get vaccinated. The programme gets under way from Monday 22 April for the recommended groups.

Covid-19 vaccines will be available from participating GPs and pharmacists. HSE vaccination teams will also provide the vaccine for people living in residential care facilities including nursing homes, and individuals who are housebound.

Dr Lucy Jessop, Director of the HSE National Immunisation Office, said: "We know that people’s immunity from the Covid-19 vaccine weakens over time, especially in older people. "This latest booster will keep them protected from serious illness and boost their immunity against infection from Covid-19. "We aim to complete this Covid-19 Spring booster programme by the end of May and we are urging everyone eligible to take up this opportunity to protect themselves by getting vaccinated at this time." In line with advice from the National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) people aged 70 to 79 may also request a vaccine if they so wish following discussion with their healthcare provider.

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