Citywest Walk-In Vaccination Centre opening times extended for 12-15 year olds
THE walk-in opening hours for 12 to 15-year-olds at Citywest Vaccination Centre has been extended this weekend.
Both the Pfizer dose 1 and dose 2 walk-in clinics will be open on Saturday, August 28 from 8.15am to 12pm and Sunday, August 29 from 8.15am to 12pm.
For the Pfizer dose 2 clinic, you must wait at least 21 days after your first dose of the Pfizer vaccine to get your second dose. You must bring your vaccination record card with you.
All Covid-19 vaccines are free of charge and will give you protection from Covid-19.
Damien McCallion, Director of the National Vaccination Programme welcomes the development, he said: “With schools soon returning after the summer break we are keen to ensure people have the best possible access to vaccination for their children.
“This is an important next step in Ireland’s vaccination rollout, where Ireland’s younger population can get their COVID-19 vaccination in a trusted and safe environment.
“Parents and legal guardians are welcome to bring their children aged 12 and over to their local participating walk-in clinic this weekend to ensure they have the best protection possible from the virus.
“A helpful decision guide and information is available on our website HSE.ie as well as the full list of clinics operating over the coming days.”
What vaccine is available: mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, (Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccines) are available at these walk-in vaccination centres.
At the moment, people will be offered a second dose of the same vaccine they previously received (i.e. persons who received a Pfizer Dose 1 must attend a Pfizer clinic for their Dose 2, people who have received Moderna must attend a Moderna clinic for their Dose 2).
People can go to any dose 2 walk-in clinic location as long as their vaccination is due and they have proof of their first dose (e.g. their vaccination record card). It does not matter if the first dose was given through a GP, pharmacy or in another country.
People attending a Pfizer Dose 2 walk-in clinic must have received their Pfizer Dose 1 at least 21 days prior (people will not get Dose 2 unless at least 21 days have passed).
People attending a Moderna Dose 2 walk-in clinic must have received their Moderna Dose 1 at least 28 days prior (people will not get Dose 2 unless at least 28 days have passed).
Two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are needed for best possible protection against COVID-19.
It takes 7 days after the second dose for the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to work. This is when a person is fully vaccinated. It takes 14 days after getting the 2nd dose of Moderna for it to work. People are urged to take up the second dose of their Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
What to bring: Children aged 12 to 15 should bring a form of identification with their date of birth on it, (e.g. their passport or birth certificate, PPS Card or School ID). If a child does not have any identification, their parent of guardian who brings them to their appointment can confirm their identity and their age.
Everyone attending a walk-in clinic should also wear a face covering and something that will make it easy to get the vaccine in their upper arm, like a short sleeved t-shirt
For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine for 12 to 15 year olds visit HSE.ie
