Update: January 4th, 2022
Vaccination of children under 12 has now started, and we would like to confirm for members that children who have Down syndrome are included in the vulnerable group and will be prioritised.
Children aged 5-11 will be vaccinated by appointment at a vaccination centre. You will need to register your child and make an appointment, as children in this age group can’t be accommodated in walk-in clinics or pharmacies. You can register your child on the HSE website.
Further information is available from the HSE.
Issued: 15/12/2021
Following yesterday’s announcement that vaccination of children under 12 will begin soon starting with vulnerable cohorts, we would like to confirm for members that children who have Down syndrome are included in the vulnerable group and will be prioritised.