Spring COVID-19 Booster
Protect Yourself This Spring with the Latest Booster
The Spring COVID-19 Booster Campaign launches on April 3rd, 2025 at Life Pharmacies nationwide. If you’re eligible, now is the time to strengthen your protection. Book your free booster today.
Who is Eligible for the Spring Booster?
Following HSE guidelines, the booster is recommended for:
• Adults aged 80+
• Adults aged 70-79 (who haven’t received a COVID-19 vaccine since June 30, 2024)
• Pregnant adolescents and adults (recommended all year and not seasonal).
• Residents of long-term care facilities for older adults
• Individuals aged 6 months+ with immunocompromise (those with a suboptimal immune response to past vaccines)
Important: The vaccine is free for eligible groups and not available privately.
Why Get the Spring Booster?
• Boost your immunity – Protection from previous vaccines or infections can fade.
• Reduce your risk of severe illness – Especially important for older adults or those with underlying conditions.
• Protect loved ones – Minimize the spread of COVID-19 in your community.
•Updated protection – Targets recent variants to provide the best possible defense.
Where and When Can You Get It?
The Spring COVID-19 Booster Campaign launches on April 3rd, 2025 at Life Pharmacies nationwide. If you’re eligible, now is the time to strengthen your protection. Book your free booster today.
Find your nearest pharmacy here & book your appointment today.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
- Check-in & eligibility confirmation – Our pharmacist will verify your vaccination history.
- Quick jab – The booster is given as an injection in your upper arm.
- Short observation period – You’ll be asked to wait for a few minutes post-vaccination.
Timing: The booster should be at least 3 months after your last COVID-19 vaccine or infection.
Aftercare & What to Expect After Your Booster
After receiving your booster, you may experience mild side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. These may include:
Common Side Effects:
• Soreness, redness, or swelling at the injection site
• Mild fever or chills
• Tiredness or fatigue
• Headache or muscle aches
What to Do:
• Rest and stay hydrated.
• Use a cold compress for soreness.
• If needed, take paracetamol or ibuprofen to relieve symptoms.
• Most side effects go away within 24-48 hours.
Seek medical attention if:
• You experience severe allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, swelling of face/lips).
• Symptoms persist beyond a few days or worsen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get the booster if I had COVID-19 recently?
Yes, if at least 3 months have passed since your infection.
I’m pregnant – should I get the booster?
Pregnant individuals remain eligible year-round, depending on their last dose.
What if I need a non-mRNA vaccine?
The HSE is working to secure Novavax (non-mRNA) for those with contraindications. Contact HSELive (1800 700 700) for updates
How do I book?
Booking an appointment for your Booster Vaccine couldn’t be easier. Click on the link below and then select your local Pharmacy to find an appointment time and date that suits you best. If you are eligible for a Covid-19 booster please book here.
Covid-19 Vaccine Update: 10th September 2024
Flu Vaccine
The best way to protect you and your family from flu this winter is by getting the flu vaccine. The Flu Vaccine is particularly recommended and Free for certain groups - those aged over 60 years, children aged 2 to 17 years (nasal spray), and those from 18 to 59 years in the at-risk categories. For more information on flu vaccination click here.
Autumn/Winter 2024 Covid-19 Booster Dose
The Autumn Booster campaign runs from Late September 2024
You can book your Autumn/Winter booster Vaccine here.
Please check your eligibility before you book.
The following customers are eligible for an Autumn/Winter booster dose:
• age 60 and older
• age 12 or older with a weak immune system
• age 12 or older who at high risk for Covid-19 disease
• anyone who is pregnant
• anyone living in a long term care facility and Health care workers
• if you are aged 18-59 and you would like to get a Covid booster you can discuss this with your Pharmacist.
Additionally, to be eligible to receive a Autumn Covid-19 Booster Dose, it should ideally be 6 months since your last Covid-19 Vaccination Dose or diagnosis of Covid-19, but it can be given as long as the interval is greater than 3 months.
More information on the Covid-19 Vaccines and eligibility can be found at COVID-19 vaccines - HSE.ie.
Which vaccine you will be offered?
You will be offered a Pfizer vaccine (Comirnaty JN.1 30mcg)
These adapted vaccines work in the same way as the original COVID-19 vaccines. But they are expected to give even more protection against newer COVID-19 variants.
After your COVID-19 booster dose
You need to wait for 15 minutes after the vaccine. This is to make sure that you feel well before you leave. If you have had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) in the past, you'll need to wait 30 minutes.
Get medical care immediately if you:
• have difficulty breathing
• feel dizzy
• have a fast heartbeat or a skin rash
Booking your Vaccine
Booking an appointment for your Booster Vaccine couldn’t be easier. Click on the link below and then select your local Pharmacy to find an appointment time and date that suits you best. If you are eligible for a Covid-19 booster please book here.
If you have any questions please ask in store.
You can also book your COVID-19 Vaccine from the selected Life Pharmacy below by phone or email.
Pharmacy Name | County | Telephone | Email Address |
Good's Life Pharmacy Kimmage | Dublin | 014929731 | N/A |
Hogan's Life Pharmacy Parnell St. | Dublin | 018732209 | parnellpharmacy@gmail.com |
Hanover Quay Life Pharmacy | Dublin | 016798414 | hanoverquaypharmacy@gmail.com |
Lavelle's Life Pharmacy Belmullet | Mayo | 09781053 | lavellespharmacy@gmail.com |
Osborne's Life Pharmacy Elmo | Limerick | 061325066 | osbornelansdowne@gmail.com |
Ward's Life Pharmacy Monaghan |
Monaghan |
04782085 |
wardschemist5marketstreet@outlook.com |
Fogarty's Life Pharmacy Kilmallock | Limerick | 06398011 | fogartys@lifepharmacy.ie |
Booster doses while pregnant - You can book this if you are:
You can get a COVID-19 booster once in this pregnancy. Wait 6 months after your last COVID-19 vaccine or booster.
The best time to get your booster dose is between 20 and 34 weeks. But you can get it at any stage of pregnancy.
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.
If you have a weak immune system - You usually only need one 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.
First booster dose:
Some people have not had their first booster dose.
At least one booster is:
• recommended for people age 18 and older
• available to people age 12 and older
Wait at least 4 months since getting your last COVID-19 vaccine or COVID-19 infection.
Why get a booster dose
For some people who need protection sooner, you can get your first booster 3 months after your last COVID-19 vaccine or infection. People under 16 must attend their booster appointment with a parent or guardian.