DoH: Where To Get First Dose Of Covid-19 Vaccine

As regional vaccination centres are now primarily only offering the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccination, the Department of Health has outlined the current options available for those who still need to get their first dose.

The following options are available for people who haven’t yet received a first dose vaccine:

• Mobile vaccination clinics

Pop-up mobile clinics will continue to visit local communities and venues across Northern Ireland over the coming weeks to offer first dose jabs. The appointment-free clinics, which offer either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, then return to the same location to administer second doses. To find your nearest walk-in clinic, visit nidirect.

The clinics managed by the Belfast, Northern, Southern and Western Trusts, which use the Pfizer vaccine, can also provide the jab to those who turn 18 before 31 October, and children aged 12 to 15 years old who live with someone who is immunosuppressed.

• Community pharmacies

For those aged 40 or over, the AstraZenca vaccine is available in over 350 community pharmacies throughout Northern Ireland. Details of participating pharmacies and information on how to book are available online(external link opens in a new window / tab).

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which is available for anyone aged 18 or over, is now also being offered at 16 community pharmacies. Details of the pharmacies currently offering the Moderna vaccine are available online. More pharmacies will be added to the list on a rolling basis over the coming weeks.

Work is ongoing by paediatricians across all Trusts to identify children and young people aged 12 years and over with specific underlying health conditions who will now be offered vaccination following the latest advice from JCVI. Details of where and when vaccinations will be issued to the household of each of the eligible children soon.