News - booster
![CSO shows low uptake of Covid-19 Booster in the region](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9udExuYXRqbS12YWNjaW5lLnBuZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6IjkzNjU1ZmNhYWI1ZGI5NzMyYmM1YzdjNWIxYWJlYjkwM2Q3YmY3NzkifQ==/cso-shows-low-uptake-of-covid-19-booster-in-the-region.png)
CSO shows low uptake of Covid-19 Booster in the region
Nationally uptake of the primary vaccine itself stands at between 90 and 95 percent.
Aug 3, 2023 12:57![HSE launch Spring Covid Booster plan for elderly and those with immune issues](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9udExuYXRqbS12YWNjaW5lLnBuZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6IjkzNjU1ZmNhYWI1ZGI5NzMyYmM1YzdjNWIxYWJlYjkwM2Q3YmY3NzkifQ==/hse-launch-spring-covid-booster-plan-for-elderly-and-those-with-immune-issues.png)
HSE launch Spring Covid Booster plan for elderly and those with immune issues
Those who are immune-compromised will also be offered the jab.
Apr 28, 2023 08:44![Over half of Shannonside region received at least one Covid booster](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9udExuYXRqbS12YWNjaW5lLnBuZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6IjkzNjU1ZmNhYWI1ZGI5NzMyYmM1YzdjNWIxYWJlYjkwM2Q3YmY3NzkifQ==/over-half-of-shannonside-region-received-at-least-one-covid-booster.png)
Over half of Shannonside region received at least one Covid booster
Athlone had one of the highest uptakes nationwide.
Jan 11, 2023 09:41![Uptake of second booster vaccine not as strong according to local pharmacist](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9jVERDNk5WRS04LTUucG5nXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjc5NSxcImhlaWdodFwiOjUzMCxcImRlZmF1bHRcIjpcImh0dHBzOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1hZ2VzLnVuc3BsYXNoLmNvbVxcXC9waG90by0xNTg2MzM5OTQ5OTE2LTNlOTQ1N2JlZjZkM1wiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOntcIm91dHB1dFwiOlwid2VicFwifX0iLCJoYXNoIjoiMmMyMjRmMjhmMDRjNzI2ZGU2NTgwOTU4MTk5MDhhZTRjNTYxYmE5YSJ9/uptake-of-second-booster-vaccine-not-as-strong-according-to-local-pharmacist.png)
Uptake of second booster vaccine not as strong according to local pharmacist
The lack of activities requiring a vaccination cert have resulted in less of an uptake of the booster.
Aug 24, 2022 13:46![HSE urges anyone eligible for Covid-19 vaccine or booster to come forward](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9jVERDNk5WRS04LTUucG5nXCIsXCJ3aWR0aFwiOjc5NSxcImhlaWdodFwiOjUzMCxcImRlZmF1bHRcIjpcImh0dHBzOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1hZ2VzLnVuc3BsYXNoLmNvbVxcXC9waG90by0xNTg2MzM5OTQ5OTE2LTNlOTQ1N2JlZjZkM1wiLFwib3B0aW9uc1wiOntcIm91dHB1dFwiOlwid2VicFwifX0iLCJoYXNoIjoiMmMyMjRmMjhmMDRjNzI2ZGU2NTgwOTU4MTk5MDhhZTRjNTYxYmE5YSJ9/hse-urges-anyone-eligible-for-covid-19-vaccine-or-booster-to-come-forward.png)
HSE urges anyone eligible for Covid-19 vaccine or booster to come forward
As of yesterday, 515 people were hospitalised with Covid.
Jun 18, 2022 12:35![Longford GP welcomes fourth Covid vaccine](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9udExuYXRqbS12YWNjaW5lLnBuZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6IjkzNjU1ZmNhYWI1ZGI5NzMyYmM1YzdjNWIxYWJlYjkwM2Q3YmY3NzkifQ==/longford-gp-welcomes-fourth-covid-vaccine.png)
Longford GP welcomes fourth Covid vaccine
It can be administered 4 to 6 months after their previous booster.
Apr 6, 2022 13:45![Booster vaccines approved for 12-15 year olds](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9Db3ZpZC12YWNjaW5lLXBpeC0xMDI0eDU3Ni5qcGdcIixcIndpZHRoXCI6Nzk1LFwiaGVpZ2h0XCI6NTMwLFwiZGVmYXVsdFwiOlwiaHR0cHM6XFxcL1xcXC9pbWFnZXMudW5zcGxhc2guY29tXFxcL3Bob3RvLTE1ODYzMzk5NDk5MTYtM2U5NDU3YmVmNmQzXCIsXCJvcHRpb25zXCI6e1wib3V0cHV0XCI6XCJ3ZWJwXCJ9fSIsImhhc2giOiJlMjJlOGI0YmIzNWMzODBjMzc5N2QzMWNkYjQ2NThlMDg4MWUxZDBkIn0=/booster-vaccines-approved-for-12-15-year-olds.jpg)
Booster vaccines approved for 12-15 year olds
The decision was announced this lunchtime.
Feb 21, 2022 13:54![Vaccine uptake still vital in fight against Covid says local HSE official](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC9udExuYXRqbS12YWNjaW5lLnBuZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6IjkzNjU1ZmNhYWI1ZGI5NzMyYmM1YzdjNWIxYWJlYjkwM2Q3YmY3NzkifQ==/vaccine-uptake-still-vital-in-fight-against-covid-says-local-hse-official.png)
Vaccine uptake still vital in fight against Covid says local HSE official
The senior HSE official says vaccination levels are dropping off.
Feb 4, 2022 16:27![Leitrim doctor says fourth vaccine booster can't be ruled out](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC92YWNjaW5lLnBuZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6ImM1MWE0Y2E0ZTc4Njc3MGZlMzc5ZmJkMWIzYjY1MWQxZGY2MTE5NzgifQ==/leitrim-doctor-says-fourth-vaccine-booster-can-039-t-be-ruled-out.png)
Leitrim doctor says fourth vaccine booster can't be ruled out
In December, Israel approved a fourth dose for those with compromised immune systems.
Jan 12, 2022 17:38![NPHET to consider legal & ethical aspects of mandatory vaccination](https://img.resized.co/shannonside-ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6XCJodHRwOlxcXC9cXFwvaW1nLnNoYW5ub25zaWRlLmllXFxcL3Byb2RcXFwvdXBsb2Fkc1xcXC92YWNjaW5lLnBuZ1wiLFwid2lkdGhcIjo3OTUsXCJoZWlnaHRcIjo1MzAsXCJkZWZhdWx0XCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2ltYWdlcy51bnNwbGFzaC5jb21cXFwvcGhvdG8tMTU4NjMzOTk0OTkxNi0zZTk0NTdiZWY2ZDNcIixcIm9wdGlvbnNcIjp7XCJvdXRwdXRcIjpcIndlYnBcIn19IiwiaGFzaCI6ImM1MWE0Y2E0ZTc4Njc3MGZlMzc5ZmJkMWIzYjY1MWQxZGY2MTE5NzgifQ==/nphet-to-consider-legal-amp-amp-ethical-aspects-of-mandatory-vaccination.png)
NPHET to consider legal & ethical aspects of mandatory vaccination
Health officials are expressing concern over the impact of the virus on healthcare staff.
Jan 10, 2022 07:42Shannonside Newsletter
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