COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Health Professionals

The following people are eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccination as part of the Spring 2025 Vaccination Programme

  • those aged 80 years and above
  • those aged 70-79 years who did not receive a COVID-19 vaccine in the preceding 12 months
  • those aged 18 years and above living in long term care facilities for older adults
  • those aged 6 months and older with immunocompromise associated with a suboptimal response to vaccination.

 

The following questions and answers have been developed by the National Immunisation Office to support health professionals offering COVID-19 vaccine

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FAQs about COVID-19 vaccines for people aged 12 years and older

FAQs for children aged 5-11 

FAQs for children aged 6 months to 4 years

 

This page was updated on 28 March 2025