The Director of Public Health at the HSE's National Immunisation Office has said that the first vaccines for those aged from 12 to 15 are expected to be administered this weekend.
Dr Lucy Jessop told RTÉ's Morning Ireland that registrations open online on Thursday for this age group and will require the consent of one parent or guardian.
Dr Jessop said a strong uptake is expected as there is enthusiasm among parents about vaccinating their children. She said that children will be vaccinated with mRNA vaccines, either Pfizer or Moderna, and each child will require two doses over three to four weeks.
Dr Jessop said that most children aged 12-15 recover well from Covid-19, but some require admission to hospital or to intensive care, while some