The Health Service Executive is urging anyone eligible who is considering getting a Covid-19 booster dose to get the vaccine in the coming days as the vaccine programme will pause on 14 June.
The Covid-19 vaccination programme will then conclude for the summer as it has done previously. In a statement, the HSE said in particular anyone aged 80 or older, five or older with weak immune systems or those living in a long-term facility should avail of the service.
Covid-19 vaccines are available from participating GPs and pharmacists. HSE vaccination teams also give the vaccine to people living in residential care facilities, including nursing homes, and individuals who are housebound.