**Update: April/May 2025**
Spring COVID-19 Booster vaccines are available from 3rd April to 31st May.
We are running a vaccination clinic in our Baggot Street Pharmacy on Wednesday 7th May from 10-1pm. Â To book an appointment, please click on the link below.Â
COVID-19 Spring Boosters are being offered to those who are:
- 80 or older
- 6 months or older with a weak immune system
- 18 or older living in residential care facilities for older adults
- 70 to 79 and did not get a COVID-19 vaccine in the previous 12 months
- Those who are pregnant (see information below)
If you are eligible for a spring booster vaccine, you should wait at least 3 months since your last COVID-19 vaccination or COVID-19 infection before getting it. Speak to one of our pharmacists for advice.
COVID Booster in Pregnancy
One COVID-19 booster vaccine is recommended in each pregnancy, regardless of the time of the year. The best time to get your booster dose is between 20 and 34 weeks. But you can get it at any stage of pregnancy.
Wait 6 months after your last COVID-19 vaccine or infection before getting a booster.
If it has been more than 12 months since you had a COVID-19 vaccine or infection, you may be offered a booster dose earlier in your pregnancy.
You usually only need 1 booster dose in pregnancy. But if you have a weak immune system, you can get a second booster 6 months after your last COVID-19 vaccine or infection.
Queries in relation to COVID vaccines can be sent to our pharmacist by emailing vaccine@meagherspharmacy.ie      Â
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What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a very infectious viral illness which can cause serious illness, hospitalisation and even death, particularly in elderly and patients that have a compromised immune system. COVID-19 is caused by a type of Coronavirus that was discovered in December 2019.
Why is it important to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Some people who get COVID-19 can get serious complications which make them very sick where they may need treatment in hospital or in intensive care. COVID-19 can even cause people to die.
There is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect you as it effects different people to varying degrees. If you do get the virus it can spread to other people around you, like your family and friends.
COVID-19 vaccines will offer you protection from COVID-19 by teaching your immune system how to protect you from this disease. If you have been vaccinated, and you come into contact with Covid-19 infection, your immune system should stop the infection from making you sick. It is important to note that some people might still get COVID-19 even after having the vaccine, but the vaccine works to reduce this to a mild illness.Â
Are COVID-19 vaccines safe?
- COVID-19 vaccines used in Ireland are safe.
- All vaccines used in the Republic of Ireland must be approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). The EMA only approves vaccines once they are satisfied that they are safe and effective.
- Experts across the world have worked together to develop safe vaccines as quickly as possible.
- In Ireland, the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) works to make sure that side effects that people get are reported and followed up.
 Are there any side effects from COVID-19 vaccines?
- Like all medicines, vaccines can have side effects. The side effects are mostly mild or moderate and some don’t get any side effects at all.
- Mild side effects can include a sore arm or itching where the injection was given, feeling tired, feeling sick, body chills or feeling like you have a fever.
- We know that serious side effects to vaccines, like an allergic reaction, are extremely
- There are also very few reports of rare clotting issues occurring in some people following vaccination. Symptoms of blood clots include shortness of breath, chest pain, leg swelling, persistent abdominal pain and severe and persistent headaches or blurred vision and if any of these were to occur you should speak with your doctor.Â
Do I have to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
- It is your choice whether to get it
- If you are in one of the NIAC recommended cohorts it is advisable that you get a vaccine
- Our trained Pharmacists are available to answer your questions should you have an concerns or queries about getting the vaccine
- It is important that you have all the information you need to help you make the decision that is right for you.
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Have you any other questions about COVID vaccines?
Our Pharmacists in Meaghers are all trained to answer queries and give professional advice on COVID-19 vaccines. Should you have any questions about getting a vaccine please call into any of our pharmacies or email vaccine@meagherspharmacy.ieÂ
