People in Tipperary urged to get their Covid-19 booster vaccine this bank holiday weekend

The Department of Public Health Mid-West is urging people to get their COVID-19 booster vaccine at their local walk-in clinics in Nenagh this bank holiday weekend. 

 The Nenagh clinic is located in the outpatients department of the hospital in Tyone. 

It will be open on Saturday, February 4, 8.30am-5pm and on Sunday February 5, 10am-5pm.

No booking or appointment is required.

Public Health Mid-west say while the incidence of COVID-19 has declined since Christmas, it continues to circulate widely in the community. 

Covid-19 continues to have a negative impact on health services.

According to the department more than 65% of people aged 18 and older in Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary have not had their second booster vaccine. 

More than 50% of people aged 65 and older have not availed of their third booster vaccine. 

“This presents an increased risk of COVID-19 spread in the community, and serious illness in the vulnerable and elderly population,” said the spokesperson. 

 Those who are unsure about their vaccination status, can call HSELive on 1800 700 700.

 People aged 18-49 must wait six months since their previous dose or COVID-19 infection to avail of their next booster vaccine.