Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 July 2021
2022. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Health when the removal of the age cap on a vaccine (details supplied) will come into effect; when he expects pharmacies to commence administering this vaccine to under 40s; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36244/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe 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 now 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 16 to 17.
If over 18, people can still register if they haven't already.
