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Two COVID-19 pop up clinics in Dungloe

Two pop up COVID-19 clinics will be held in Dungloe this week offering both primary and booster vaccinations.

It is important to continue to embrace the booster campaign to ensure the best protection for you, your family and the wider community in the coming winter months.

The clinics will be held on Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8 from 11am until 5.15pm on both days in the Community Mental Health Hub Dungloe, Co. Donegal, F94Y326.

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Vaccines available are:

 

  • Dose 1, Dose 2, and booster vaccines for those aged 12 + years
  • Second boosters for those aged 12- 49 years deemed medically vulnerable
  • Second booster for those aged 50 years and over
  • Booster vaccines for pregnant women who are 16 weeks and over and have not received a booster previously during their current pregnancy
  • Booster vaccines for Healthcare workers
  • Third booster for those aged 65 years and over  
Date: Time: Age cohort and vaccine type:
 

Friday 7th   October

 

 

 

 

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11am – 5.15pm

 

  • Those aged 12 years and over – Dose 1, Dose 2 and booster vaccines
  • Second boosters for those aged 12- 29 years deemed medically vulnerable
  • Pregnant women under 30 years of age who are 16 weeks and over and have not received a booster previously during their current pregnancy- first and second booster vaccines.
  • Healthcare workers under 30 years of age – booster vaccines.
Saturday 8th  October  

11am- 5.15pm

  • Dose 1 and Dose 2
  • Second boosters for those aged 30 years and over and deemed medically vulnerable
  • Second boosters for those aged 50 years and over
  • Pregnant women age 30 years and over, who are 16 weeks and over and have not received a booster previously during their current pregnancy- first and second booster vaccines.
  • Healthcare workers 30 years and over – booster vaccines
  • Third booster for 65 years and over

 

While walk-ins are welcome, we would encourage people to book their appointment at www.hse.ie to ensure a suitable time and for the easy flow of the centre.

Please note that clinics are age specific.

You can also get your COVID-19 Vaccination Centre at Letterkenny COVID-19 Vaccination Centre, Building 1b IDA Business Park, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 FP83 this week as follows:

 

Day Time Age cohort and vaccine type
 

Wednesday October 5th 

 

 

 

8.15am to

12.15pm

 

 

 

 

12.45pm – 4.15pm

 

  • Those aged 12 to 29 years with long term health conditions  second booster
  • Healthcare workers under 30 years second booster
  • Those aged 12-29 years – Dose 1, Dose 2 and First booster
  • Those aged 50 years and older second booster
  • Those aged 30years and older who are Pregnant women who are 16 weeks and over and have not received a booster previously during their current pregnancy- first and second booster vaccines
  • Those aged 65 years and older – third booster
 

Friday October 7th

 

9.15am to 5.15pm

 

  • Those aged 12 to 29 years of age who are deemed medically vulnerable – second booster.
  • Healthcare workers under 30 years of age – second booster
  • Those aged 12 years to 29 years – Dose 1, Dose 2 and first booster
  • Pregnant women who are 16 weeks and over, and are under 30 years of age and have not received a booster previously during their current pregnancy- first or second booster
 

Saturday October 8th 

 

10.15am – 4.30pm

 

  • Those aged 30+ years with long term medical conditions – second booster
  • Healthcare workers aged 30+ years second booster
  • Those aged 50 years and older second booster
  • Pregnant women who are 16 weeks and over and are over 30 years and have not received a booster previously during their current pregnancy- first or second booster
  • Those aged 65 years and older – third booster.
   

5pm – 6.15pm

 

  • Children aged 5-11 years clinic-Dose 1, Dose 2 vaccines
  • Booster dose children aged 5 -11years who are immunocompromised

 

Interval between first round of COVID-19 vaccination and first booster

 

  • If you are in the 16+ year’s age group you need to wait four months (at least 120 days) after your first round of COVID-19 vaccination before you can get a booster. If you had COVID-19 since you were vaccinated, you should get your booster dose at least four months (at least120 days) after your positive test result.
  • If you are in the 12-15 years age group you need to wait four months (at least 120 days) after receiving your second dose of COVID-19 vaccination before you can get a booster. If you had COVID-19 since you were vaccinated, you should get your booster dose at least four months (at least 120 days) after your positive test result.Interval between first booster and second booster
  • You should get your second booster at least 4 months (at least 120 days) after your first booster. You can check the date of your last booster on your digital COVID-19 certificate.
  • If you have had COVID-19 since your first booster, wait at least 4 months (120 days) after you tested positive or from when your symptoms started.

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