HSE to run walk-in Covid-19 booster vaccination clinics in Clonmel for the next three Fridays

The HSE advises that community vaccination centres (CVCs) around the country offer walk-in clinics to people eligible for the current COVID-19 Spring Booster over the coming days with one operating in Clonmel this Friday. 

The South Tipperary Vaccination Centre is now located at St. Luke’s Hospital, Western Rd., Clonmel, Co. Tipperary (E91 PR83). It will operate this Friday, June 2 from 2pm to 5pm and 5.45pm to 8pm. It will also operate at the same times on Fridays, June 9 and 16. 

Across the South East, vaccination centres, GPs and pharmacies have reported an increase in demand for Spring Boosters this week. The HSE is again reminding everyone aged 70 or older and those aged 5 years or older with a weak immune system and who have not yet received their COIVD-19 Spring Booster vaccine to avail of it as soon as possible.

The COVID-19 Spring Booster programme will shortly end in mid-June and the HSE is urging all those who are eligible to take up the opportunity to get vaccinated as early as possible to protect yourself against COVID-19. You can do this by going along to one of our walk-in vaccination clinics or getting a Spring Booster vaccine at participating pharmacies or GPs.

Kate Cassidy, who is co-ordinating the HSE’s COVID-19 Vaccination Programme across counties Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford says:

“We are reminding those who have weak immune systems or those who are immunocompromised that it’s not too late to avail of their Spring Booster vaccine. Walk-in clinics continue to be available with no appointment required in Carlow, Clonmel, Ennisorthy, Kilkenny and Waterford, making it easy for people to receive their Spring Booster vaccine.

“People’s immunity weakens over time, especially in older people. This latest booster will keep you protected from serious illness and boost your immunity against infection from COVID-19. Vaccines are proven to your best protection against serious illness from COVID-19. If you haven’t had your COVID-19 Spring booster yet, you’re at risk.”

If you are eligible, you can also get a COVID-19 Spring booster from a participating GP or pharmacy or go to a Community Vaccination Centre (CVCs).

Anyone aged 5 or older with a weak immune system (immunocompromised) is being offered a COVID-19 Spring booster with those under 12 being vaccinated at our vaccination centres by appointment ONLY. Residents of long-term care facilities for older adults are also currently being vaccinated by HSE mobile vaccination teams.

For clinic details in Carlow, Clonmel, Ennisorthy, Kilkenny and Waterford, please see: walk-in clinic

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The HSE COVID-19 Vaccination Centres in the South East are located in:

·         Carlow: St Dympna’s, Old Dublin Road, Carlow Town, Carlow, R93 X7TV

·         Clonmel, Co. Tipperary: St. Luke’s Hospital, Western Rd., Clonmel, Co. Tipperary E91 PR83

·         Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford: Grounds of St. John's Community Hospital, Enniscorthy,Y21 H4CF

·         Kilkenny: Unit 24, Hebron Industrial Estate, Hebron Road, Kilkenny R95X895

·         Waterford: Old St. Martin’s School, Kilcohan, Waterford X91 EY73

For all information on COVID-19, see https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/covid19/