Covid 19 Booster Vaccine

Selected McCabes Pharmacies are now offering the spring booster doses to those 70 and older, subject to availability.

Spring Booster Dose
The HSE recommend a booster vaccination dose as part of their Spring Programme.

The booster dose is recommended to the following cohorts:
• Those aged 80 or older.

• Those aged 5 or older with immunocompromise associated with a suboptimal response to vaccination.

• Those living in long-term care facilities for older adults.

• Those aged 70-79 *

Note: *For those aged 70-79 years, access to a spring booster vaccine is available for those who following discussion with a pharmacist, request vaccination.

Recommended Intervals between Doses:

• The recommended interval between the spring booster and the last booster dose is 6 months.

 Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I get a Booster Vaccination While Pregnant?

• If you have never had a COVID-19 booster, you can get a booster at any stage in your pregnancy.
• Wait 4 months after your last COVID-19 vaccine or COVID-19 infection.

If you had a booster before this pregnancy

• You can get a COVID-19 booster once in this pregnancy. Wait 6 months after your last COVID-19 vaccine or booster.
• The best time to get your booster dose is between 20 and 34 weeks. But you can get it at any stage of pregnancy.
• If it has been more than 12 months since you had a COVID-19 vaccine or infection, you may be offered a booster dose earlier in your pregnancy.

How soon will I be protected against Covid?

• The Covid vaccine starts to work within 2 weeks. Please note that you may still contract this virus despite being vaccinated however your symptoms are likely to be mild 

How much does the vaccine cost?

• The COVID vaccine is free of charge

 How do I book my COVID vaccine appointment?

• Visit our website to book your vaccine with your chosen store. Once you make your booking you will receive a booking confirmation via email and text. We offer the COVID vaccine in select stores.