Paxlovid™ is an oral medication used to treat COVID-19. It can be used to treat people who are at highest risk and should be taken in the first 5 days of illness. Due to the current high levels of COVID-19, the HSE has changed its guidelines meaning that more people can be considered for treatment […]
Things we can all keep doing to help reduce COVID-19 infection
Second booster vaccine available for over 65’s and those with a weakened immune system
People aged 65 years and over are now eligible for their second COVID-19 booster vaccine. Those with a weak immune system aged 12 and over can also get their second booster, when it is due. Those who are due their second COVID-19 booster vaccine can: Visit the following link for more information https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/get-the-vaccine/covid-19-vaccine-booster-dose/ Book a […]
COVID-19 vaccine booster for 12 to 15-year-olds
All children aged 12 to 15 are being offered a COVID-19 vaccine booster. The protection that your child has from their initial COVID-19 vaccines may weaken over time. Their booster dose should give them better protection and reduce their chances of getting seriously ill. It is especially important for children with high risk health conditions, […]
Treatment for people at the highest risk from COVID-19: HSE update
A new medicine is available to treat people with COVID-19 (coronavirus) who are at the highest risk of becoming seriously ill. Sotrovimab is also known by the brand name Xevudy. It is the first type of COVID-19 medicine available in Ireland. You’ll be told by your doctor or consultant if this medicine is for you. Other COVID-19 […]
Treatment for people at the highest risk from COVID-19
Treatment for people at the highest risk from COVID-19 A new medicine is available to treat people with COVID-19 (coronavirus) who are at the highest risk of becoming seriously ill. Sotrovimab is also known by the brand name Xevudy. It is the first type of COVID-19 medicine available in Ireland. You’ll be told by your doctor […]
COVID-19 booster (4th) dose
COVID-19 booster (4th) dose for people who are immunocompromised (have a weak immune system) People who have a weak immune system, also called immunocompromised, can now get a booster (4th) dose. People in this group were offered an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine last year, and can now get a booster dose if it […]
COVID-19 booster (4th) dose for people who are immunocompromised (have a weak immune system)
People who have a weak immune system, also called immunocompromised, can now get a booster (4th) dose. People in this group were offered an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine last year, and can now get a booster dose if it has been 3 months since their additional dose. If they had the Pfizer, Astrazenaca […]
IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATES FROM HSE
Changes to isolation and close contact rules: From today, Friday 14th January, the rules around self-isolation and close contacts have changed. As before, if you have symptoms of COVID-19 you should immediately self-isolate and get tested. People aged 0-3 and people aged 40 and over and all healthcare workers should get a PCR test. People aged 4-39 […]
COVID-19 vaccine boosters
People aged 60 or over and healthcare workers are currently being offered a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose at least 5 months after their last vaccine. If you have had COVID-19, and you’re due to get a booster vaccine dose, you’ll need to wait until around 6 months after your positive test result. People with high-risk […]
