The latest information on who can receive first, second, third or Booster COVID vaccinations for the various age groups can be found below.
More information on the COVID-19 vaccination programme can be found HERE
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Children aged 5 to 11 years of age
Children aged five to 11 years should be offered two 10 micrograms doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine with an interval of eight weeks between the first and second doses.
Please book your appointment at https://vaccinations.covid-19.hscni.net/booking
Wednesday 18th May Allergy clinic Thursday 19th May The Quays, Newry 12.30pm - 7pm Friday 20th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Saturday 21st May Rushmere Shopping Centre 9.30am - 4.30pm Sunday 22nd May The Junction, Dungannon 10am - 4pm Sunday 22nd May The Quays, Newry 12.30pm - 4.30pm Thursday 26th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Fri 27th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Sat 28th May The Quays, Newry 9.30am - 4.30pm Sun 29th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 4.30pm Children aged 5-11 not in a clinical risk group
- COVID-19 vaccination – A guide for parents of children aged 5 to 11 | HSC Public Health Agency
- What to expect after your child’s COVID-19 vaccination (5-11s) | HSC Public Health Agency
Children aged 5-11 in a clinical risk group
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12-15 year olds
First and Second doses
All 12 to 17 year olds are now eligible to receive a first and second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
In most cases, this should be 12 weeks apart, or 12 weeks post infection for those who have since been infected with COVID-19 after they received their first dose.
Please book your appointment at https://vaccinations.covid-19.hscni.net/booking
Wednesday 18th May Allergy clinic Thursday 19th May The Quays, Newry 12.30pm - 7pm Friday 20th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Saturday 21st May Rushmere Shopping Centre 9.30am - 4.30pm Sunday 22nd May The Junction, Dungannon 10am - 4pm Sunday 22nd May The Quays, Newry 12.30pm - 4.30pm Thursday 26th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Fri 27th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Sat 28th May The Quays, Newry 9.30am - 4.30pm Sun 29th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 4.30pm All 12 -15 year olds must either have the written parental consent form completed (which you will receive from your school) or have a parent/guardian present to provide verbal consent.
ID will be needed in the form of birth certificate, passport or medical card.
Please note: If tested positive for COVID-19, must wait 12 weeks before vaccination.
More information on the 12 – 15 year old programme can be found HERE
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16 and 17 year olds
First and Second doses and Boosters
If you’re aged 16 or 17 years old, you can receive a first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine and a booster at any of our walk-in vaccination clinics – all clinics will have access to the Pfizer vaccine.
Book online for the following clinics at https://vaccinations.covid-19.hscni.net/booking
Wednesday 18th May Allergy clinic Thursday 19th May The Quays, Newry 12.30pm - 7pm Friday 20th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Saturday 21st May Rushmere Shopping Centre 9.30am - 4.30pm Sunday 22nd May The Junction, Dungannon 10am - 4pm Sunday 22nd May The Quays, Newry 12.30pm - 4.30pm Thursday 26th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Fri 27th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Sat 28th May The Quays, Newry 9.30am - 4.30pm Sun 29th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 4.30pm - 12 week interval from 1st dose
- 3 month interval from 2nd dose for Booster
- 12 weeks from positive COVID-19 infection
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18 and over
First doses
- 4 weeks from positive COVID-19 infection
Wednesday 18th May Allergy clinic Thursday 19th May The Quays, Newry 12.30pm - 7pm Friday 20th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Saturday 21st May Rushmere Shopping Centre 9.30am - 4.30pm Sunday 22nd May The Junction, Dungannon 10am - 4pm Sunday 22nd May The Quays, Newry 12.30pm - 4.30pm Thursday 26th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Fri 27th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Sat 28th May The Quays, Newry 9.30am - 4.30pm Sun 29th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 4.30pm Community pharmacies across NI are also taking the lead role in providing first and/ or second doses to everyone aged 18 and over who has yet to receive their first two primary doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
There are two types of primary COVID-19 vaccines offered at community pharmacies: Moderna and Astra Zeneca.
Find out which pharmacies are offering the Moderna or Astra Zeneca vaccines at the links below:
Second doses
- 8 week interval from 1st dose
- 28 days from positive COVID-19 infection
Wednesday 18th May Allergy clinic Thursday 19th May The Quays, Newry 12.30pm - 7pm Friday 20th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Saturday 21st May Rushmere Shopping Centre 9.30am - 4.30pm Sunday 22nd May The Junction, Dungannon 10am - 4pm Sunday 22nd May The Quays, Newry 12.30pm - 4.30pm Thursday 26th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Fri 27th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Sat 28th May The Quays, Newry 9.30am - 4.30pm Sun 29th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 4.30pm You can continue to get your second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at a community pharmacy HERE.
Please bring photographic or personal ID when you are going for your vaccine. Acceptable forms of ID include:
- passport
- driving licence
- bus pass
- carer’s card
- household bill
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Third dose for those severely immunosuppressed
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that a third primary dose should be offered to individuals aged 12 year and over with severe immunosuppression in proximity of their first or second COVID-19 vaccine doses in the primary schedule.
These individuals will be identified by their Trust clinician or GP and invited in to receive a third primary dose.
They are also likely to be offered a booster dose in due course based on further advice from JCVI.
If you have received a letter, book online for your appointment HERE. Please remember to bring your letter and ID with you to the vaccination centre.
Wednesday 18th May Allergy clinic Thursday 19th May The Quays, Newry 12.30pm - 7pm Friday 20th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Saturday 21st May Rushmere Shopping Centre 9.30am - 4.30pm Sunday 22nd May The Junction, Dungannon 10am - 4pm Sunday 22nd May The Quays, Newry 12.30pm - 4.30pm Thursday 26th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Fri 27th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Sat 28th May The Quays, Newry 9.30am - 4.30pm Sun 29th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 4.30pm -
Booster Programme
Based on JCVI advice, over 16s can now avail of their Booster, at least three months from their second primary dose.
- 4 weeks from positive COVID-19 infection (18+)
- 12 weeks from positive COVID-19 infection (16 and 17)
If you’re eligible, you can book a vaccination appointment at a participating pharmacy, via HERE, wait for your GP to call you or book an appointment at our clinics below HERE
Please remember to bring your ID.
Wednesday 18th May Allergy clinic Thursday 19th May The Quays, Newry 12.30pm - 7pm Friday 20th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Saturday 21st May Rushmere Shopping Centre 9.30am - 4.30pm Sunday 22nd May The Junction, Dungannon 10am - 4pm Sunday 22nd May The Quays, Newry 12.30pm - 4.30pm Thursday 26th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Fri 27th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 7pm Sat 28th May The Quays, Newry 9.30am - 4.30pm Sun 29th May Rushmere Shopping Centre 12.30pm - 4.30pm -
Pregnant or believe to be pregnant
In the early stages of the vaccination programme, pregnant women were asked to hold back on getting their jabs. This was a precautionary measure, which allowed more data to become available on safety.
With that data now obtained, pregnant women are advised to get vaccinated.
For advice about getting the COVID-19 vaccination, you can speak to your obstetric provider or midwife.
Also, we are running special antenatal vaccination clinics.
At these clinics we can offer 1st and 2nd doses to pregnant women and those up to six weeks postnatally.Remember there must be an 8 week interval between 1st and 2nd doses.
Booster vaccines may be offered to pregnant women aged 18+ antenatally and up to 6 weeks postnatal provided there’s a time from of 3 months from receiving their 2nd Vaccination.
RCOG guidance
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