Covid-19 Vaccine Registration For 12-15 Year Olds To Open Next Thursday

Thursday, 5 August 2021 15:30

Today Ireland administered 6 millionth vaccine

Covid-19 vaccine registration for 12 to 15 year olds will open next Thursday.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is encouraging parents and young people to seek information from reliable sources.

It comes as it was confirmed the 6 millionth vaccine dose has been administered.

Today we'll administer the 6 millionth #COVID19 vaccine. I've no idea who that person may be, but congratulations to them in advacnce! A great milestone overall and a huge thanks are due to the Irish public & everyone involved in delivering this vaccination programme. @HSELive
— Paul Reid (@paulreiddublin) August 5, 2021

HSE CEO Paul Reid says information on vaccines for children aged 12 to 15 will be on the HSE website this afternoon:

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