People aged 65 years and over reminded to get second COVID-19 booster vaccine, with appointments available this week at vaccination centres in Cork and Kerry.
Cork Kerry Community Healthcare is reminding all those aged 65 years and over that they can still avail of their second COVID-19 booster vaccine.
Anyone due their second Covid-19 booster vaccination can book a booster appointment online at a HSE vaccination centre. Vaccination centres in Tralee, Bantry and North Main street have appointments available to book this week for second Covid-19 booster doses.
They are encouraging everyone who has already had their first booster to get their second booster dose when they become eligible. This second booster will give you the best protection from serious illness caused by COVID-19.
There are still appointments available for people aged 65 and over for second booster vaccinations at our clinics (see list below for more info) and there will also be a number of walk-in clinics available in the North Main Street Vaccination centre:
Kerry Vaccination Centre, Tralee (V92 HT21) – arrangements for second booster for the over 65s in the next few days:
Thursday June 30th: Both walk-ins and appointments will be available between 9:15am and 1:15pm, appointments can be booked on hse.ie.
Friday July 1st: Both walk-ins and appointments will be available between 9:15am and 4pm, appointments can be booked on hse.ie.
Bantry Vaccination Centre (P75TE27) – arrangements for second boosters for over 65s over the next few days:
Friday July 1st: Both walk-ins and appointments will be available between 9am and 1pm, appointments can be booked on hse.ie.
Saturday July 2nd: Both walk-ins and appointments will be available between 12pm and 4pm, appointments can be booked on hse.ie.
North Main Street Vaccination Centre (T12 A6WX) – arrangements for second boosters for over 65s over the next few days:
Friday July 1st: Both walk-ins and appointments will be available between 9.00am and 4.00pm.
Sunday July 3rd : Both walk-ins and appointments will be available between 9.00am and 5.00pm
The public can also continue to book appointments for other Covid-19 vaccinations for people aged five and over on hse.ie at https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/get-the-vaccine/covid-19-vaccine-booster-dose/
HSE Live are available to support with booking if required on Freephone: 1800 700 700.
It is important that you do not go to a vaccination centre if you have Covid-19; if you have symptoms of Covid-19 or if you have been told to self-isolate. It is also important to check your eligibility online on HSE.ie before you book your appointment.
Further information on eligibility:
The Kerry Vaccination Centre is at the former Borg Warner site at Monavalley in Tralee and the Eircode is V92 HT21. Appointments are available to book over the next few days as follows:
- On Thursday June 30th (09:15 – 13:15) – for people aged 30 and older for 1st & 2nd vaccination doses and for booster vaccinations.
- On Thursday June 30th (14:15 – 16:00) – for people aged 12-29 for 1st & 2nd vaccination doses and for booster vaccinations. 12-15 year olds must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- On Friday July 1st (09:15 – 16:00) – for people aged 30 and older for 1st & 2nd vaccination doses and for booster vaccinations.
The Bantry Vaccination Centre is at the Bantry Primary Care Centre and the Eircode is P75TE27. Appointments are available to book over the next few days and walk-in clinics are available as follows:
- On Friday July 1st (09:00 – 13:00) – for people aged 30 and older for 1st & 2nd vaccination doses and for booster vaccinations.
- On Friday July 1st (14:00 – 16:00) – for people aged 12-29 years for 1st & 2nd vaccination doses and for booster vaccinations. 12-15 year olds must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- On Saturday July 2nd (10:00 – 11:00) – for children aged 5-11 for 1st & 2nd vaccination doses.
- On Saturday July 2nd (12:00 – 16:00) – for people aged 30 and older for 1st & 2nd vaccination doses and for booster vaccinations.
Walk-in clinics are open for 5-11 year olds over the next few days as follows:
- On Saturday July 2nd (10:00 – 11:00) – for children aged 5-11 for 1st & 2nd vaccination doses.
The North Main Street Vaccination Centre is at North Main Street, Cork City and the Eircode is T12 A6WX. Appointments are available to book over the next few days as follows:
- On Thursday June 30th (9:00 – 12:30) and Saturday July 2nd (9:00 -12:30) – for children aged 5-11 for 1st & 2nd vaccination doses.
- On Thursday June 30th (13:30 – 17:00) and Saturday July 2nd (13:30 -17:00) – for people aged 12 -29 years for 1st & 2nd vaccination doses and for booster vaccinations. 12-15 year olds must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- On Friday July 1st (9:00 – 16:00) and Sunday July 3rd (09:00 – 17:00) – for people aged 30 and older only for 1st & 2nd vaccination doses and for 1st & 2nd booster vaccinations this includes over 65 years, by appointment only.
Walk-in clinics are open for 5-11 year olds over the next few days as follows:
- Thursday June 30th (9:00 – 12:30) and Saturday July 2nd (9:00 -12:30) for children aged 5-11 for 1st & 2nd vaccination doses.
Walk-in clinics are open for people aged 12 -29 years and older over the next few days as follows:
- On Thursday June 30th (13:30 – 17:00) and Saturday July 2nd (13:30 -17:00) for people aged 12 -29 for 1st & 2nd vaccination doses and for booster vaccinations. 12-15 year olds must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Walk-in clinics are open for people 30 years and older over the next few days as follows:
- On Friday July 1st (9:00 – 16:00) and Sunday July 3rd (09:00 – 17:00) – for people aged 30 and older for 1st & 2nd vaccination doses and for booster vaccinations.
Interval between first round of COVID-19 vaccination and first booster
- If you are in the 16+ age group you need to wait three months (at least 90 days) after your first round of Covid-19 vaccination before you can get a booster. If you had Covid-19 since you were vaccinated, you should get your booster dose at least three months (at least 90 days) after your positive test result.
- If you are in the 12-15 age group you need to wait six months (at least 179 days) after receiving your second dose of Covid-19 vaccination before you can get a booster. If you had Covid-19 since you were vaccinated, you should get your booster dose at least six months (at least 179 days) after your positive test result.
Interval between first booster and second booster
- If you are 65 or over, or you are aged 12 and over and have a weak immune system, you should get your second booster at least 4 months (at least 120 days) after your first booster. You can check the date of your last booster on your digital COVID-19 certificate.
- If you have had COVID-19 since your first booster, wait at least 4 months after you tested positive or from when your symptoms started.
If you have a weak immune system
- People aged 12 years and older who have a weak immune system have previously had one additional dose of vaccine, and were also offered a first booster dose earlier in 2022. Most people in this group are not yet due to have a second booster, and the HSE will issue SMS reminders to people in this group as their second boosters become due over the coming weeks. Clinicians will also be identifying people who have become immunocompromised recently, to be added to this group and the HSE will notify these people that they are eligible.
You can find more information about having a weak immune system and COVID-19 vaccines at https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/get-the-vaccine/weak-immune-system/
Information available on HSE.ie and HSE Live are available to support with booking if required on Freephone: 1800 700 700
