Covid-19 vaccine registration opens for 12-15 year olds
News Update
Parents of children aged between 12 and 15 years living in Ireland can register their child for their COVID-19 vaccine from today, Thursday August 12.
They will be offered a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine through a vaccination centre.
Dr Lucy Jessop said: "Vaccines will be offered to all children aged 12 to 15, and they are particularly recommended for children who have a health condition that puts them at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19, or if they live with someone who is at higher risk of COVID-19. Parents of healthier children can read all about the benefits and risks of the vaccine on HSE.ie, and make an informed choice about vaccinating their child against COVID-19."
Parents can read about COVID-19 vaccines for 12-15s here: https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-jh7898vaccine/get-the-vaccine/deciding-on-vaccination-for-12-to-15-year-olds/.
How to register
The quickest and easiest way to register for a vaccine is online on hse.ie. Parents will need the child’s Personal Public Service (PPS) number, an Eircode, a mobile phone number and an email address. Alternatively, parents can call HSELive on 1800-700-700 to register their child over the phone. Children who don’t have a PPSN can also be vaccinated, their parents can register them on the phone with HSElive.
Once a parent successfully registers their child, details of their vaccine centre appointment will be sent by text message.
Children in the 12-15 age group can also be vaccinated at participating GPs and pharmacies. Check with your GP or find a list of participating pharmacies on hse.ie
Parental consent required
A parent or legal guardian will need to give consent for their child to get their COVID-19 vaccine. If a parent registers online, they will be sent a text message with a link to give consent before the appointment. This will be sent to the number used to register.
A parent or legal guardian will need go to the appointment in person to give consent if they:
- do not give consent online
- register by phone - it is not possible to give consent over the phone
The child getting the vaccine will also be asked if they are happy to get the vaccine at their appointment.
Attending the appointment
Most children aged 12 to 15 will be vaccinated at a vaccination centre near their home. They will need to bring an adult to their appointment. Children aged 12 to 15 attending alone will not be vaccinated.
For more information see www.hse.ie/covid19vaccine