Mary Lou McDonald
Question:2067. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health when vaccine registration will open for persons aged 30 to 35 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36487/21]
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Questions (2067, 2068, 2069)
Mary Lou McDonald
Question:2068. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health when vaccine registration will open for persons aged 20 to 29 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36488/21]
View answerMary Lou McDonald
Question:2069. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Health when vaccine registration will open for persons aged 18 to 20 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36489/21]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 2067 to 2069, inclusive, together.
The HSE is currently offering everyone who registers online an mRNA vaccine - either the Moderna or Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine - when it is available. People waiting for their first vaccination appointment also have a choice to opt-in or out of getting the AstraZeneca vaccine if it is available earlier than an mRNA vaccine. If opting for this vaccine, a person may be vaccinated sooner, depending on the availability of supply.
Alternatively, an individual can get a COVID-19 vaccine at a local pharmacy if not already vaccinated and are aged:
- 50 or over
-18 to 34
Availability of pharmacy vaccines will depend on supply. Many pharmacies are offering people in these age groups the Janssen vaccine.
The latest group who can register online to get a COVID-19 vaccine are people aged 18 to 24.
If over 24, people can still register if they haven't already.
Question No. 2068 answered with Question No. 2067.
Question No. 2069 answered with Question No. 2067.