Do We Have Vaccines Available?
The vaccine we have been provided with for the 2023 Autumn vaccination campaign is the Pfizer (Comirnaty) Omicron Adapted XBB1.5 30mcg Covid-19 vaccine. This new version of the Covid-19 vaccine has been designed to provide stronger protection against the most prevalent COVID-19 strains in circulation at present.
Who is eligible to receive a Covid-19 booster Vaccine at Morgan’s Medical Hall?
At present the HSE are recommending Autumn boosters for the following groups:
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those aged 50 or older (provided it has been 6-months or more since their last Covid infection or booster vaccine).
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those aged 18-49 years who have either:
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weak immune system which could be associated with a suboptimal response to vaccination, or (provided it has been 6-months or more since their last Covid infection or booster vaccine).
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a medical condition associated with a higher risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation, severe disease or death (provided it has been 9-months or more since their last Covid infection or booster vaccine).
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those aged 12-17 years who have either:
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weak immune system which could be associated with a suboptimal response to vaccination, or (provided it has been 6-months or more since their last Covid infection or booster vaccine).
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a medical condition associated with a higher risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation, severe disease or death (provided it has been 6-months or more since their last Covid infection or booster vaccine).
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Healthcare Workers, with the recommended interval since their last booster based on their age as listed above.
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Pregnant Women (provided it has been more than 6 months since their last Covid infection or booster vaccine).
Please see the table below from NIAC (National Immunisation Advisory Commitee) which summarizes all the above recommendations:
Please note that in all cases, to receive a booster at Morgan’s Medical Hall you must be 16 years or older.
Also, please note that we are no longer in a position to offer vaccinations to those who have yet to receive or complete their primary vaccination course. (i.e. 1st, 2nd and immunocompromised doses of the vaccines). Those who are interested in receiving these primary doses should contact the HSE directly in order to make an appointment for one of the HSE Covid-19 vaccination clinics.