Find out more information on our vaccination clinics throughout the Trust in the drop downs below.
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Covid Booster
Our Covid Spring Booster programme has launched
Those eligible are:
- 75yrs and over
- Immunosuppressed
- 18yrs and over
- 5-17yrs (5-11yr require a doctors letter)
- 6months -4yrs (requires a Consultant letter)
- Care Home Residence will be vaccinated by Community Pharmacies.
- Eligible housebound patients will be Vaccinated by the Community District Nursing Teams
A parent or guardian will need to accompany those under 16yrs .
CLINIC DETAILS
Wednesday 11 June
Ulster Hospital, Vaccination Centre, 12pm – 4pm (5 years+)Friday 13 June
Lisburn Primary Community Care Centre, 10am – 2pm (5 years+)Monday 16 June
Downe HospitalAtrium, 1pm – 3pm (5 years +)Friday 20 June
Lisburn Primary Community Care Centre, 10am- 2pm (5 years+)Wednesday 25 June
Ulster Hospital, Vaccination Centre, 12pm – 4pm (5 years+)Friday 27 June
Lisburn Primary Community Care Centre, 10am – 2pm (5 years+) -
Whooping Cough
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) vaccination clinics are now available across the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust area making the vaccine more accessible to pregnant women.
Whooping Cough is a highly contagious and sometimes serious bacterial infection, which can make babies and young children in particular very ill. This increase highlights the need for enhanced vaccination efforts to protect vulnerable populations, particularly babies and young children.
Women can receive the vaccine from 16 weeks of pregnancy, with the ideal window being between 20 and 32 weeks. However, the vaccine remains beneficial even if administered later in pregnancy. Pregnant women are encouraged to speak to their midwives to learn more about the vaccination process and its benefits.
In addition to the Whooping Cough vaccination at antenatal clinics, the vaccine is a key component of the childhood vaccination programme. It is administered to children at 8, 12 and 16 weeks of age and again at three years and four months. Parents who are unsure if their child is up to date with vaccinations should check their child’s red book or consult with their Health Visitor or GP practice.
The vaccine will continue to be available through GP practices as well.
Clinics will take place at the following locations. Please note that no booking is required. Please bring your antenatal notes with you.
CLINIC DETAILS
Monday 9 June
Downe Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Tuesday 10 June
Ards Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Lagan Valley Hospital Maternity Unit, 1pm – 4:30pm
Wednesday 11 June
Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Thursday 12 June
Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am– 12:30pm
Monday 16 June
Downe Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Tuesday 17 June
Ards Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Lagan Valley Hospital Maternity Unit, 1pm -4:30pm
Wednesday 18 June
Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Thursday 19 June
Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Monday 23 June
Downe Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30p,
Tuesday 24 June
Ards Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Lagan Valley Hospital Maternity Unit, 1pm – 4:30pm
Wednesday 25 June
Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Thursday 26 June
Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Parents should be alert to the signs and symptoms of whooping cough, which include severe coughing fits accompanied by the characteristic ‘whoop’ sound in young children, and by a prolonged cough in older children or adults. It is also advisable to keep babies away from anyone showing the signs or symptoms of whooping cough.
Whooping cough can spread very easily. It is best to call your GP practice or GP Out of Hours service before you go in person. This will help to reduce it spreading to others. In an emergency, dial 999.
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
RSV is a common and highly infectious respiratory virus that affects the breathing system, particularly in young children and older adults. RSV infections often lead to mild cold-like symptoms, but in some cases, especially in infants and individuals with compromised immune systems, it can cause severe respiratory issues and hospitalisation.
From the 1 September 2024 to help protect newborns and infants, pregnant women are being offered the vaccine from 28 weeks into their pregnancy. Adults aged from 75 to 79 years of age will also be offered the RSV vaccination.
CLINIC DETAILS
Monday 9 June
Downe Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Tuesday 10 June
Ards Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Lagan Valley Hospital Maternity Unit, 1pm – 4:30pm
Wednesday 11 June
Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Thursday 12 June
Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am– 12:30pm
Monday 16 June
Downe Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Tuesday 17 June
Ards Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Lagan Valley Hospital Maternity Unit, 1pm -4:30pm
Wednesday 18 June
Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Thursday 19th June 2025
Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Monday 23 June
Downe Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Tuesday 24 June
Ards Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Lagan Valley Hospital Maternity Unit, 1pm – 4:30pm
Wednesday 25 June
Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
Thursday 26 June
Ulster Hospital Maternity Unit, 9am – 12:30pm
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How to access the vaccine clinic at the Ulster Hospital
