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Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris, has today encouraged students to get their COVID-19 vaccine boosters as soon as they can.
Speaking today, the Minister said:
"Omicron remains a concern for people who have not been fully vaccinated and received their booster.
"We know a significant number of people aged between 17 and 34 tested positive for COVID-19 over Christmas and therefore cannot get their vaccine yet but as soon as you can, I’d encourage you to go to book your booster at hse.ie or talk to your local pharmacist. If you had COVID-19 since you were vaccinated, you should wait three months before getting your booster."
Just over 50% of fully-vaccinated people aged 17 to 34 have already received their booster dose. Find out how to get your booster.
Damien McCallion, HSE Lead Vaccination Programme, said:
“Current research shows that 2 weeks after your booster, your protection against severe illness should go back up to 90%. You can book your booster appointment on hse.ie three months after your last vaccine.”
“Or if you find it easier to get to a pharmacy, you’ll find a list of participating pharmacies on hse.ie. If you’ve had COVID-19 since you were vaccinated, wait three months before booking your booster.”
The Minister also encouraged students who are going home during Reading Week to avail of the free antigen tests across third level colleges.