Alan Farrell
Question:46. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Health to report on the take-up of vaccinations under the Autumn vaccination programme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49044/23]
View answerThursday, 9 November 2023
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Covid 19 Vaccination
During week 5 of the programme (30th October – 5th November) a little over 51,000 COVID-19 Autumn Winter booster doses were administered. Since the commencement of the programme over 475,000 COVID-19 Autumn/Winter booster doses have been administered to date.
Influenza Vaccination
The HPSC publishes seasonal influenza vaccination uptake here: Vaccination - Health Protection Surveillance Centre (hpsc.ie)
Influenza Vaccine Uptake in Ireland in 2023-2024 season, 18th Sept - 5th Nov 2023 (week 38- 44)
|
Age group |
% Uptake flu Season |
|
Children - 2 – 12 years |
8.2 |
|
Adult - 50 – 64 years |
16.1 |
|
Older Adult - 65 years and over |
54.9 |