Covid-19 and Covid-19 Vaccinations

Do We Have Vaccines Available?

We have the lastest versions of both Moderna Covid-19 Vaccines (Spikevax) and Pfizer (Comirnaty) in stock at the moment and available for appointments.  These new  versions of the Covid-19 vaccines are referred to as “bivalent”. These adapted vaccines are expected to give you better protection against COVID-19, including the Omicron variant.

Please note that the specific vaccine brand (i.e. Pfizer or Moderna) we use on a particular day will depend on several factors including availability, expiry dates etc. Those aged under 30 years of age are not recommended to receive the Pfizer vaccine rather than Moderna but, other than that, we will not be offering a choice. Those who have a preference for a particular brand should contact the HSE directly.

Who is eligible to receive a Covid-19 booster Vaccine at Morgan’s Medical Hall?

As of Monday 07/11/2022 those who are eligible to receive the various boosters at Morgan’s Medical Hall are as folllows:

FIRST BOOSTERS:

  • Anyone aged 16 years or over, provided it has been at least 4 months since the completion of the primary vaccination course, or 4 months since last testing positive for COVID-19.

SECOND BOOSTERS:

  • All those who are aged 50 years or older and have received their 1st booster dose at least 4 months ago.

OR

  • Anyone aged 16 years and older who is considered to be immunocompromised (i.e. were advised to receive an extra “immunocompromised” dose of the vaccine before their 1st booster) and has received their 1st booster vaccine at least 4 months ago.

  • Anyone aged 16 years and older who has an underlying health condition that puts them at increased risk from a covid-19 infection. See HERE for a list of the specific qualifying conditions. has received their 1st booster vaccine at least 4 months ago.

  • Healthcare workers

  • Residents of long term care facilities

  • Women who are pregnant (from 16 weeks onwards) who have NOT already received a booster dose in this pregnancy.

THIRD BOOSTERS:

  • All those who are aged 65 years or older and have received their 1st booster dose at least 4 months ago.

  • All those aged 16 years and older who are considered to be immunocompromised (i.e. were advised to receive an extra “immunocompromised” dose of the vaccine before their 1st booster) and has received their 2nd booster vaccine at least 4 months ago.

  • Anyone aged 16 years and older who has an underlying health condition that puts them at increased risk from a covid-19 infection. See HERE for a list of the specific qualifying conditions. has received their 2nd booster vaccine at least 4 months ago.

Please see the table below from NIAC (National Immunisation Advisory Commitee) which summarizes all the above eligibilities:

Please note that in all cases, to receive a booster at Morgan’s Medical Hall you must be 16 years or older, it must be at least 4 months since your last Covid-19 vaccination, and it must be at least 4 months since you last tested positive for a Covid-19 infection.

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.

 

How Do I Book?

Please use our online booking system (in the services section of this website) to register for the vaccine. The dates and times available for upcoming vaccine clinics will be listed on the booking page.

The vials we use each contain a certain number of doses of Covid-19 vaccination and, once the vial seal is broken, we have only a certain time limit to use all the doses. Any unused doses at that point will then need to be discarded. For this reason we orgainsspecific e blocks of “vaccine clinics” and it would not be practical for us to provide a walk-in service.

What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is an illness that can affect your lungs and airways, and sometimes other parts of your body. It’s caused by a virus called coronavirus.

COVID-19 is highly infectious. It spreads through the air through droplets produced when people cough or sneeze, or when they touch surfaces where the droplets have landed and then touch their eyes, nose or mouth.

COVID-19 can cause serious illness, hospitalisation and even death.

Older people and people with certain health conditions have a higher risk of getting seriously ill if they get COVID-19.

What is the COVID-19 vaccine?

A vaccine is a substance that should improve immunity (protection) to a particular disease. The COVID-19 vaccine will offer you protection from COVID-19. If people are vaccinated, it should also reduce the numbers who become seriously ill or even die from COVID-19 in our community.

Vaccines teach your immune system how to protect you from diseases. It is much safer for your immune system to learn how to protect you through vaccination than by getting COVID-19.

Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?

Covid-19 vaccines used in Ireland are safe. All vaccines used in the Republic of Ireland must be approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The EMA only approves vaccines once they are satisfied that they are safe and effective. Because COVID-19 has caused a crisis all around the world, lots of work is being done by experts in many countries. These experts have worked together to develop safe vaccines as quickly as possible. But COVID-19 vaccines that are used in Ireland and approved by the EMA must still go through the same safety and effectiveness assessments that all other vaccines and medicines go through before they are approved. In Ireland, the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) works to make sure that side effects that people get are reported and followed up.

Are there side effects from COVID-19 vaccines?

Like all medicines, vaccines can have side effects. The side effects are mostly mild or moderate and include things like having a sore arm or itching in the part where the injection was given, feeling tired, feeling sick, swollen lymph glands in the arm where the vaccine was given, body chills or feeling like you have a fever. Some people don’t get any side effects at all. More rarely, people experience sleeplessness, or temporary weakness in their face muscles. The side effects from a COVID-19 vaccine are similar to the side effects that you can get from other vaccines. We know this from looking at the results of clinical trials, and from the reports from the millions of people around the world who have already been vaccinated. We know that serious side effects to vaccines, like an allergic reaction, are extremely rare. As more people in Ireland and around the world get this vaccine, the HSE will update our website with any new information. You can report any side effects you experience to the HPRA. The link is below.

GETTING THE VACCINE AND YOUR APPOINTMENT

COVID-19 HEALTH SCREEN:

Do not attend your appointment if:
• you have any current symptoms of Covid 19, or
• have been diagnosed with Covid 19 in the last 4 months, or

• have been told you should isolate.

WHEN YOU SHOULD NOT GET A COVID VACCINE:

• Following an anaphylactic reaction to a first dose of a Covid Vaccine
• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients contained in the vaccine.

APPOINTMENT TIMES:

• Please be on time but do not arrive at the pharmacy more than 5 minutes before your appointment
• You will be sent email reminders prior to your appointment
• If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment please contact the pharmacy as soon as you can
• Adults should arrive for their vaccination unaccompanied where possible.

ON THE DAY:

• Please wear a loose-fitting top so that your upper arm is easily accessible
• Bring your phone, photo ID and a face covering

VACCINE INFORMATION LEAFLETS:

Please read the relevant information about your assigned vaccine prior to your appointment. Leaflets will also be available at the pharmacy when you arrive for your vaccination.

• Covid-19  Vaccines leaflet

FURTHER INFORMATION:
For more up-to-date Covid related information please follow the links above or contact the HSE on 1850 24 1850.

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