The HSE is advising people to top up their immunity ahead of the Kraken variant of COVID-19 becoming the dominant strain of the virus in the country.
Kraken, a more transmissible derivative of the omicron strain, has taken hold in the United States and is expected to become the dominant variant in Ireland in the coming weeks.
A HSE spokesperson said: “Currently there are high levels of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, in circulation in the community. Therefore it’s important that all eligible people avail of COVID-19 booster to protect themselves and those around them from serious COVID-19 illness.”
“All people in the 18-49 years age group are eligible for their second COVID-19 booster, provided it is six months since their last vaccine or since they had a COVID-19 infection.”
Sinead McConnell, General Manager, Covid Vaccination Programme HSE Community Healthcare Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo said: “People in the 18 to 49 year old age group played a huge role in protecting the more vulnerable people in society during the early stages of COVID-19 and people are still vulnerable. Therefore it’s important this age group come forward for their booster before this highly transmissible Kraken variant becomes the dominant strain in the country shortly. Vaccination is an effective, safe way to protect you and people around you from flu or COVID-19. You can get your vaccine by presenting at any of our walk in clinics or through booking an appointment online.”
Vaccinations in Donegal are available this week at the below dates and times:
You can either present at one of the walk in clinics or you can book an appointment online.
Letterkenny COVID-19 Vaccination Centre, Building 1b IDA Business Park, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, F92 FP83.
Friday 20th January
9.15am to 4pm 12+yrs
4.15pm to 5.15pm 5-11 yrs
Saturday 21st January
8.15am to 4.15pm
St Mary’s Parish Hall Stranorlar Co Donegal F93EK52
Friday 20th January
10.30am to 5pm
For information on how to book a COVID-19 vaccine, visit www.hse.ie or call HSELive on 1800 700 700.
