Anyone aged over 16 who's eligible for a Covid-19 booster can get one from today.
The acceleration in the vaccination programme comes amid record infection rates and concern at its impact on the hospital system.
From today, designated HSE vaccination centres are offering booster doses to all of those aged 16 and older who are eligible, on an appointment only basis.
Appointments can be made online, and GPs and community pharmacies are also providing this service.
🧵Here are today's walk-in #COVIDVaccine clinics. We're operating some walk-in clinics for dose 1 and dose 2, and booster vaccine clinics for healthcare workers, pregnant women and people aged over 16.
— HSE Ireland (@HSELive) January 2, 2022
⤵️ Keep an eye for updates on queueing times throughout the day. #ForUsAll pic.twitter.com/YUtkgr69Gv
Those aged 16 to 29 will be offered the Pfizer booster, while those aged over 30 will be offered Moderna.
The Moderna jab is not suitable for those aged under 30.
The accelerated rollout of the booster comes in light of a major surge in cases of Covid-19 over the Christmas and New Year period.
Yesterday, 23,281 new cases of Covid-19 were reported, the highest daily total to date.
