It was only due to open today, but as of last night, the HSE’s online vaccine portal registration for parents of 12-15-year-olds opened.
Vaccination slots have been made available for 12-15-year-olds this weekend along with evening clinics and appointments through a limited number of GPs and pharmacies, the director of the HSE’s vaccination campaign, Damien McCallion has said.
Children aged 12-15 will be given an mRNA vaccine, meaning either Pfizer or Moderna, and McCallion said arrangements have been made to facilitate parents who would have to accompany children.
Earlier this week, the HSE confirmed that parents can register for the vaccine on behalf of their children, and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has urged parents to seek advice from credible sources.
“I’m encouraging parents and these young people to seek information from reliable sources such as the HSE website.”
Speaking of the safety of the vaccine for children, the HSE has stated:
“Getting vaccinated is particularly recommended if your child is aged 12 to 15 and has a health condition that puts them at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 or lives with someone who is at higher risk of COVID-19.”
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