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Young People Who Got Johnson Vaccine Should Get Booster Sooner Rather Than Later.

A former head of the HSE is calling for young people who got the Johnson and Johnson vaccine to get a booster before older age-groups.


A former head of the HSE is calling for young people who got the Johnson and Johnson vaccine to get a booster before older age-groups.
An accelerated programme is being finalised, which will include more vaccine centres, longer opening hours, and a massive re-deployment of staff.
It will also outline when 40 to 49 year olds can get a booster.Nearly a quarter of a million people got the Johnson and Johnson vaccine in the summer - with many aged in their 20s.And Tony O'Brien says they need a booster before some older adults.

 

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