The COVID-19 spring booster vaccination programme has been launched giving the more vulnerable members of our community the opportunity to top up their protection ahead of any potential waves of COVID-19 over the coming months.
This year’s spring booster will be offered to:
- Adults aged 75 years old or over;
- Residents in a care home for older adults;
- Individuals aged 6 months to 4yrs who are immunosuppressed will be identified by their Hospital Consultants and a separate appointment will be arrange for Vaccination
- Individuals aged 5yrs to 17 years old will be identified by their GP’s
- All those 18 yrs and over who are immunosuppressed
Housebound patients will be identified by GPs and the Trust District Nursing teams will administer vaccinations.
There are a number of vaccination clinics across the South Eastern Trust area:
- Vaccination Centre, Ulster Hospital, Upper Newtownards Road, Dundonald (enter via the front hospital entrance and follow signs)
- Lisburn Primary and Community Care Centre, (LPCCC), Lagan Valley Hospital, 39 Hillsborough Road, Lisburn
3. The Great Hall , Downshire Hospital, 53 Ardglass Rd, Downpatrick
Anyone who is eligible can attend clinics at the Trust vaccination sites.
Online booking is available at the following link – https://vaccinations.covid-19.hscni.net/booking
walk-in appointments are available at the following locations:
Ulster Hospital, Vaccine Centre, Upper Newtownards Road, Dundonald
Wednesday 15th May 2024, 10.00 am – 4.30 pm (12+ years )
Saturday 18th May 2024, 10.00 am – 2.00 pm (5+ years )
Lisburn Primary and Community Care Centre, Lagan Valley Hospital, 39 Hillsborough Road, Lisburn
Friday 17th May 2024, 10.00 am – 4.30 pm (5+years)
The Great Hall, Downshire Hospital, Downpatrick
Saturday 18th May 2024, 10.00am – 2.00pm (5yrs +)
Paediatric Clinics for children aged 5-11 years will be available on Saturday’s in the Ulster Hospital and in Lisburn Primary & Community Care Centre on Friday’s
Those attending the vaccination clinics MUST provide Photo ID
Those attending who are aged between 5-15 MUST be accompanied by an adult.