Use this service to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment for your:
You can book an appointment up to 7 days in advance.
Getting your third booster dose
You can book your third booster dose appointment if you are:
- 65 or older
- 12 or older with a weak immune system
- 12 or older with a condition that puts you at high risk of serious illness from COVID-19 - only if your second booster dose was not a bivalent vaccine
What does bivalent vaccine mean?
Bivalent (adapted) COVID-19 vaccines are expected to give you better protection against COVID-19, including the Omicron variant.
They have been available in Ireland since 3 October 2022.
If you are not sure which dose you are due, phone HSE Live 1800 700 700.
How long to wait before getting a third booster
Wait at least 4 months since getting your last COVID-19 vaccine.
If you had COVID-19, wait at least 4 months since you tested positive or from when your symptoms started.
Getting your second booster dose
You can book your second booster dose if you are:
- age 18 to 49 - wait at least 6 months since getting your last COVID-19 vaccine or COVID-19 infection
You can still book your second booster dose if you are:
- age 50 to 64
- pregnant (from 16 weeks)
- a healthcare worker - bring your work ID or a letter as proof of employment
- 12 or older with a condition that puts you at high risk of serious illness from COVID-19 - for example, diabetes, asthma or heart disease
If you are in one of these groups you can wait a shorter time of at least 4 months since getting your last COVID-19 vaccine or COVID-19 infection.
You can check the date of your last vaccine on your digital COVID-19 certificate.
For a previous COVID-19 infection, count from when you tested positive or from when your symptoms started.
Getting your first booster dose
If you haven't already, you can book an appointment for your first booster if you are 12 years or older.
Anyone under 16 must attend their booster appointment with a parent or legal guardian.
5 to 11 with a weak immune system
You will be contacted with an appointment for your child if they are age 5 to 11 with a weak immune system. You do not need to book an appointment.
If you need to reschedule, you can book a COVID-19 booster appointment for a different time.
How long to wait before getting a first booster
How long to wait
Wait at least 4 months since getting your last COVID-19 vaccine.
If you had COVID-19, wait at least 4 months since you tested positive or from when your symptoms started.
Getting dose 1, dose 2 or dose 3
To get your first round of COVID-19 vaccination, you must be age 6 months or older.
Children age 6 months to 4 years will need 3 doses for their first round of COVID-19 vaccination. People age 5 and older need 2 doses.
6 months to 4 years
The second dose is given 3 weeks after the first.
The third dose is given 8 weeks after the second dose.
If your child has or recently had COVID-19 and is due to have dose 1 of the vaccine:
- they should wait until 6 months after their positive COVID-19 test or after they first develop symptoms so the vaccine is most effective
- but if needed, they can be vaccinated from 4 weeks after they first develop symptoms or from their positive COVID-19 test
If your child has COVID-19 and is due to have dose 2 or dose 3 of the vaccine:
- they can be vaccinated from 4 weeks after they first develop symptoms or from their positive COVID-19 test
5 years and older
To book a dose 2 appointment, wait at least:
- 21 days after your first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine
- 28 days after your first dose of the Moderna vaccine
If you had COVID-19, wait at least 4 weeks since you tested positive or from when your symptoms started.
Booking for a child
There are separate vaccine clinics for children age:
- 6 months to 4 years
- 5 to 11 years
- 12 years and older
Book the correct clinic for your child’s age group. The vaccine doses offered are different for young children.
For people under 16, a parent or legal guardian must book their appointment and be there in person to give consent for their vaccination.
If your child recently turned 12, they should attend a clinic for people age 12 and older. Do this even if they turned 12 after their first dose.
Things you need to book online
To book online, you need a:
- mobile phone number
- email address
- PPS number
- Eircode
How to prepare and what you need to bring to your vaccination centre appointment
If you have problems booking online, phone HSELive on 1800 700 700.
We only collect the information we need to identify you, book your appointment, vaccinate you safely, record your vaccination and monitor the vaccination programme.
Walk-in vaccination clinics
You can also go to a walk-in vaccination clinic without an appointment.