COVID-19 Vaccination Service
Here's what you need to know
Very limited COVID-19 vaccination booster appointments are available in selected stores for those currently recommended to get a first, second or third booster dose of COVID-19 vaccination, as per HSE guidance. This is once the recommended wait time or four months has passed since the primary or first round of COVID-19 vaccination or last booster.*
New adapted COVID-19 vaccines are now being offered as booster doses. These vaccines are expected to give you better protection against COVID-19, including the Omicron variant. These vaccines cannot be given as a first round or primary course vaccination.
Note: The Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine can only be administered to people aged 30 years and over and this is the only vaccine stock currently available in some Boots stores. If you're aged under 30 years, ensure you select the correct appointment booking link (e.g. appointment for people 12 years and older) or your appointment may be cancelled. If aged 30 years or over, you can select either the Moderna or Pfizer booking link for your age group.
For information on COVID-19 vaccinations in young children aged five to 11 years, visit the HSE website here.
More information about booster vaccinations
The HSE recommend a booster or extra COVID-19 vaccination dose for those aged 12 years and over, in accordance with HSE recommended sequence.
A second and third booster vaccine is also recommended for some people who are at higher risk of serious COVID-19 illness. You should get a second booster if you're:
• Aged 65 years or older
• Aged 50 to 64 years
• Women who are pregnant from 16 weeks (if you've not already had a booster during this pregnancy)
• A healthcare worker bring your work ID or a letter as proof of employment
• Aged 12 years or older with a condition that puts you at high risk of serious illness from COVID-19 e.g. diabetes, asthma or heart disease
Check here to see if you’re in a group currently being recommended by the HSE to get a booster COVID-19 vaccination and eligible for a vaccine through a pharmacy.*
You should get a third booster if you’re:
• Aged 65 years and older
• Aged 12 years and older with a weak immune system
If you're looking to book an appointment for a booster COVID-19 vaccination, please note that if you're not in the current HSE recommended group for a booster vaccine then your appointment will be cancelled. If you attend an appointment, we'll always check eligibility at this stage. Ineligible patients will not be vaccinated.
How long should I wait before getting a booster COVID-19 vaccination?
After your first round of COVID-19 vaccination, or last booster vaccination, you need to wait at least four months.
What if you had COVID-19?
If you had COVID-19 after your first round of vaccination or last booster, you should get your recommended booster dose at least four months after symptoms started or from your positive test result.
COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccinations in the pharmacy are currently only being provided to those in a current HSE recommended group for a first, second or third booster vaccination and aged 12 years and over.
I confirm that I'm aware I'm booking an appointment for a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccination based on age and current HSE recommendation.
Please note a booster vaccination is provided as a single dose and can only be given if you’re aged 12 years or over AND from four months after completion of a primary COVID-19 vaccination course, last booster dose since you’ve tested positive (with a PCR or Antigen test with symptoms) and were fully vaccinated with a course of COVID-19 vaccine.
If you attend an appointment, we'll always check eligibility at this stage. Ineligible patients will not be vaccinated.
PLEASE BOOK YOUR COVID-19 VACCINATION BASED ON COHORT
If aged 30 years or over you can select either the Moderna or Pfizer booking link below, to increase your appointment choice.
Please note that appointment bookings are managed by Swiftqueue, on behalf of Boots.
You will need to use your Swiftqueue login details or create a Swiftqueue account after you select your appointment to complete your booking.
HOW IT WORKS
†Vaccine information linked from this page is based on the vaccine currently being administered in store.
*COVID-19 vaccination in the pharmacy is currently only available to those in a current HSE recommended group for a first, second or booster vaccination, if aged 12 years and over and if the recommended interval between first round of COVID-19 vaccination and/or COVID-19 infection and booster has elapsed. Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine is only recommended for administration to people aged 30 years and over. Eligibility criteria apply. Subject to vaccine and specially trained pharmacist availability. Selected stores only.
**Calls may be recorded for training purposes, hours of operation: 8.30am to 7pm Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday and 9am to 4pm on public holidays.
†Vaccine information linked from this page is based on the vaccine currently being administered in store.
*COVID-19 vaccination in the pharmacy is currently only available to those in a current HSE recommended group for a first, second or third booster vaccination, if aged 12 years and over and if the recommended interval between first round of COVID-19 vaccination and/or COVID-19 infection or last booster has elapsed. Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine is only recommended for administration to people aged 30 years and over. Eligibility criteria apply. Subject to vaccine and specially trained pharmacist availability. Selected stores only.
Information correct at time of publication (12.01am 29/04/2022)
