AQW 24280/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 14/10/2021
Answered On Date: 19/10/2021
Priority Written: Yes

Question:
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.

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.