Written answers
Thursday, 9 November 2023
Department of Health
Vaccination Programme
Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael)
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46. To ask the Minister for Health to report on the take-up of vaccinations under the Autumn vaccination programme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49044/23]
Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Covid 19 Vaccination
During week 5 of the programme (30th October – 5th November) a little over 51,000 COVID-19 Autumn Winter booster doses were administered. Since the commencement of the programme over 475,000 COVID-19 Autumn/Winter booster doses have been administered to date.
Influenza Vaccination
The HPSC publishes seasonal influenza vaccination uptake here:
Influenza Vaccine Uptake in Ireland in 2023-2024 season, 18th Sept - 5th Nov 2023 (week 38- 44)
| Age group | % Uptake flu Season |
|---|---|
| Children - 2 – 12 years | 8.2 |
| Adult - 50 – 64 years | 16.1 |
| Older Adult - 65 years and over | 54.9 |
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