There are around 12,000 children in this age group in Kildare.
The Covid-19 vaccine portal is now open for 12 to 15 year olds, of whom there are around 12,000 in Co. Kildare
Parents can register their child for a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine - online or by phone.
#COVIDVaccine registration is open for all children aged 12-15.
— HSE Ireland (@HSELive) August 12, 2021
Getting vaccinated is particularly important if your child:
➡has a health condition that puts them at higher risk from #COVID19
➡lives with someone who is higher risk
Register: https://t.co/nTNxEJWWWr#ForUsAll pic.twitter.com/31oAPURQ9B
A parent or guardian's consent will be needed, and an adult must accompany the child to the appointment.
The rollout's beginning this weekend - and assistant professor of virology in UCD, Gerald Barry, says that's extremely positive
Children aged 12-15 will be offered a #COVIDVaccine soon, to protect them from COVID-19. Watch this update from Dr. Lucy Jessop, Director of Public Health at @HSEImm. #ForUsAll pic.twitter.com/Rek92AWSaj
— HSE Ireland (@HSELive) August 11, 2021
Pharmacies and GP's may offer vaccines for 12 to 15 year olds as early as tomorrow.
Appointments at vaccine centres for this weekend are being reserved for children.
Dr. Lucy Jessop from the HSE’s National Immunisation Office says parents must give formal consent for their child to be vaccinated
These parents in Ashbourne, Co. Meath were asked if they would register their children
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