Almost 70% of under-35s have not received booster

"The best way to protect yourself against the most severe impacts of Covid-19 is to get your booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine," said Dr Tony Holohan. Picture: Brian Lawless

You don't need to wait for the HSE to contact you to book an appointment for the booster vaccine, the Chief Medical Officer has reminded people.

Dr Tony Holohan said that research from Amárach shows that almost 70% of those under 35 who have received the full primary course of Covid-19 vaccines have not yet gotten the booster jab.