COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions for Health Professionals

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

  • age 60 and older
  • age 18 to 59 living in a long-term care facility
  • age 6 months to 59 years with a weak immune system
  • age 6 months to 59 years with a condition that puts you at high risk of serious illness from COVID-19
  • a healthcare worker
  • pregnant - booster doses needed during pregnancy

You can also downlad the "Table of recommended groups for COVID-19 autumn booster and Influenza vaccine; Winter Vaccination Programme 2024/2025."

 

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 21 October 2024