Children aged 6 months to 4 years and 5 to 11 years can avail of their COVID-19 vaccinations in clinics across Community Healthcare Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo (CH CDLMS) this summer.
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) recommend that children aged 6 months to 4 years who have a health condition that puts them at high risk of severe illness if they get COVID-19 should get vaccinated against COVID-19.
In addition, NIAC advises that the benefits of vaccination are greater than the risks from the vaccine in this age-group, meaning that all children in this age-group can be offered the vaccine.
The benefits include avoiding getting COVID-19, and extra protection from the rare risks of serious illness from COVID-19.
Vaccinating children could also reduce transmission to others in the household, for example, those with a weak immune system. Children who are vaccinated will be less likely to miss school and other activities because of COVID-19
This age-group need three doses of the vaccine for the best possible protection against COVID-19. Your child will get their second dose three weeks after the first dose, followed by a third dose eight weeks after the second dose.
NIAC also recommends COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years who:
- have a health condition that puts them at high risk of severe illness if they get COVID-19
- live with a younger child with complex medical needs
- live with an adult who is immunocompromised
In addition, NIAC advises that COVID-19 vaccination should be offered to all other children aged 5 to 11 years because of the favourable risk benefit profile of the vaccine, to protect them from severe disease and the consequences that can follow infection
This age-group need two doses of the vaccine for the best possible protection against COVID-19. Your child will get their second dose eight weeks after the first dose.
Sinead McConnell, General Manager, COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, CH CDLMS said “We will be offering a number of clinics throughout CH CDLMS for those aged 6 months to four years and those aged 5 to 11 years this summer. Parents/guardians can make appointments online at https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/get-the-vaccine/booking/”
Dr Lois O’Connor, Consultant in Public Health Medicine in Public Health Area A (Cavan, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and Dublin North) said “By offering the COVID-19 vaccine to children aged 6 months to 11 years, we aim to protect children and those around them from getting COVID-19 and reduce the risk of serious illness in those who do get infected”
COVID-19 clinics will take place in Cavan Monaghan at the below times;
Cavan Monaghan Covid Vaccination Base, St. Davnet’s Campus, Monaghan
Friday 14th July
- 10am to 12pm - clinics open those aged 6 months to 4 Years.
- 12pm to 2pm- clinics open to 5 years to 11 years.
Last updated on: 30 / 06 / 2023
