The Health Service Executive has today confirmed that anyone aged 30 to 39 in Ireland can now apply for their booster dose.
The rollout has been ramping up over recent weeks in a bid to slow the spread and minimise the effects of the Omicron variant here.
Last week, health officials opted to drop the 15 minute wait time post-dose in order to get through as many people as possible.
As they swiftly move down the age groups, those aged 30 and over are now eligible to apply.
In a post on Twitter on Saturday, the HSE confirmed: “From today, people aged 30 to 39 will be able to book an appointment for a #COVIDVaccine booster at a vaccination centre in advance.
“The first appointments available will be from 29 December.”
Chief Medical Officer, Tony Holohan has repeatedly asked that people take their booster dose as soon as they are offered one as cases sky rocket towards 14,000 today.
Speaking this week he said: "If you are yet to receive a booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine, then you should take every measure you can to protect yourself until you are eligible to receive it.
“This includes avoiding risky environments and keeping your contacts as low as possible. All of the available evidence indicates that a booster vaccine will offer good protection against infection with the Omicron variant.
“If you have recently arrived in Ireland from overseas, then you are advised to take an antigen test for the five days following your arrival into Ireland.
“If you experience any symptoms of Covid-19, however mild, then you must self-isolate immediately and arrange a PCR test."
From today, the following groups are currently being offered the booster dose:
- people aged 30 and older
- those living in a nursing home or a long-term healthcare facility
- healthcare workers
- people aged 16 to 49 with an underlying condition
- anyone who received the Janssen dose
If you fall into any of the above categories, you will need the following information to book online:
- mobile phone number
- email address
- PPS number
- Eircode
