Only 38% of adults  received covid vaccine booster in last 12 months

Almost eight in 10 (79%) people aged 70-79 years, who had a covid vaccine, had their most recent dose between three to 12 months ago. Picture: Patrick T Fallon/Bloomberg Stock Generic

About 38% of adults who have had a covid-19 vaccine had their most recent dose in the last 12 months.

The latest data release from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) came on Monday morning and is part of its monthly updates on the rate of covid-19 vaccination uptake.