Covid 19: 25 to 29 year olds now eligible for vaccine

The Covid 19 vaccine programme has now been extended to 25 to 29 year olds in Northern Ireland, with those in the age group encouraged to book their vaccine now.

Anyone born between 01/05/91 and 31/07/96 can book an appointment at any of the Trust vaccination centres across the region, as well as via community pharmacies more locally. 

Vaccine supplies remain limited and as a result there will be approximately 20,000 slots available weekly, with additional slots for the following weeks being released every Thursday.

Anyone under the age of 40 can book their vaccination at a trust centre in order to receive the Pfizer-BioTech vaccine, while those in the age bracket are also encouraged to make an informed decision about booking the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab. Appointments for this vaccine are available at the SSE Arena and via community pharmacies.

If possible, booking for the vaccination centres should be done online at: covid-19.hscni.net/get-vaccinated.

However, where online booking is not possible, the telephone booking number is 0300 200 7813.

Health Minister Robin Swann said participation in the vaccine programme is vital for negotiating through the pandemic.

“This announcement today will be welcome news for those within the age range and is a further testament to the successful delivery of the vaccination programme in Northern Ireland.  Vaccination is vital in helping us move through this pandemic and there is no doubt that there are people in Northern Ireland alive today because they have been vaccinated,” Swann said.

“Next week we will see further easing of restrictions with the re-opening of licensed and unlicensed premises indoors, the remainder of tourist accommodation and the further relaxation to the rules over visiting indoors.” 

“This has been made possible because of the success of the vaccination programme and the majority of people acting on the public health advice.  I appeal to everyone who is eligible for the vaccine to book an appointment. I know there are some younger people that think they don’t need the vaccine but we have seen what this virus can do and with variants now in the mix we all need to protect ourselves and those around us.”