Spring Covid-19 boosters now available for vulnerable groupsKenneth FoxThe spring round of covid-19 booster vaccines is now open for a range of groups who are vulnerable to the virus, the HSE announced on Friday. These latest boosters are available for anyone aged 70 or older, residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities for older people and also for anyone with a weak immune system aged five or older. National Lead for the programme Eileen Whelan said: “We are putting the most recent advice from NIAC into action and inviting everyone eligible to get the Spring booster vaccine. The HSE said the spring booster is available for these groups once it is at least three months since their previous shot. The autumn will see another round, including for people aged 50 and over, healthcare workers and other groups including pregnant women.

Source: Irish Independent April 28, 2023 18:10 UTC