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]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
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]
View answer2068. 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 answer2069. 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]
View answerI 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.