Walk-In Booster Vaccine Clinic To Open In Punchestown On Thursday

Tuesday, 7 December 2021 08:53

Administering Pfizer Bio-N-Tech vaccine

A walk-in booster vaccination clinic will open in Punchestown on Thursday & Sunday.

The Pfizer Bio-N-Tech vaccine will be available for those aged between 60 & 70 years.

The clinic will operate on Thursday from 4 - 7 pm & on Sunday between 10am & 12pm.

According to the HSE, if a person has received an Astra Zeneca or Janssen vaccine, an mRNA vaccine, such as Pfizer Bio-N-Tech is suitable for a booster dose.

The HSE adds if a person was infected with the virus since vaccinated, "you should get your booster dose at least 6 months after your positive test result."

Photo identification, with date of birth is needed at your appointment.

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