Large uptake of covid-vaccinations among 12 to 15 year olds

Large uptake of covid-vaccinations among 12 to 15 year olds

39 thousand 12 to 15 year olds have received their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

A total of 89 thousand children have registered since the HSE's portal opened to the cohort on Thursday.

81 per cent of people who are eligible for a vaccine are now fully vaccinated.

HSE National Lead on Vaccination Programme Damien McCallion vaccine appointments are now readily available to anyone who wants one.

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