AQW 24280/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health
To ask the Minister of Health whether community and independent health and social care workers are eligible for the COVID-19 booster vaccine; and how they make an appointment.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 14 October 2021
- Answered
- Written
- Priority
- Tabled
- 14 October 2021
- Answer due by
- 19 October 2021
- Answered
- 19 October 20215 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Health
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
Frontline health and social care workers not directly employed by a Health and Social Care Trust will be offered vaccination via Community Pharmacy.
JCVI have advised that the booster vaccination should not be administered less than six months after completion of the primary dosing course (ie six months after second dose). This six month minimum will be the primary driver of eligibility and delivery of a booster.