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