HSE vaccine helpline getting 15,000 calls a day

Some 87% of adults have received at least one dose. Photo: Denis Minihane

The HSE vaccine helpline is receiving an average of 15,000 calls per day as the vaccine rollout continues to ramp up.

A HSE spokeswoman said the highest number of calls received was on July 6 when it was announced the single-shot Janssen vaccine would be available for people aged 18 to 34.