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Boots Ireland Confirmed As The Largest Pharmacy Chain Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations

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09:54 14 Jun 2021


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Boots Ireland Confirmed As The Largest Pharmacy Chain Offering COVID-19 Vaccinations In 81 Pharmacies From This Week.

COVID-19 Vaccinations will be available in 81 Boots Ireland Pharmacies nationwide from this week.

In line with the HSE vaccination schedule, at present, COVID-19 Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Vaccinations are available in pharmacies for people aged 50+ who have not yet received a vaccine.

From tomorrow, Tuesday 15th June, customers can book their COVID-19 Vaccination appointment at Boots via their website.

Boots Ireland’s 81 pharmacies administrating the COVID-19 vaccine are located right across the country meaning customers can avail of vaccines in their local community rather than having to travel a distance to vaccination centres.

COVID-19 Vaccinations will be available in the following Boots Pharmacies across the South West :

Waterford

Wilton Shopping Centre, Cork

Clonmel, Co Tipperary

Mahon Point, Cork

William Street, Limerick

Ennis, Co Clare

Middleton, Cork

Killarney, Co Kerry

Tramore, Waterford

Mitchelstown, Co Cork

Tralee, Co Kerry

Thurles, Co Tipperary

Half Moon Street, Cork

Childers Road, Limerick

Merchant’s Quay, Cork

Patrick Street, Cork

Blackpool, Cork

Macroom, Co Cork

Mallow, Co Cork

Bandon, Co Cork

Carrigaline, Co Cork

Ballincollig, Cork

Douglas, Cork.

Once you visit the page, they need to click on ‘get started and complete their pre-consultation form, at the end of which they will be able to book their appointment and attend for vaccination.

Boots Ireland has developed a model for COVID-19 vaccinations to be administered in line with its exceptional safety, clinical and operational standards, and Pharmacists have received specialised training on the handling and administering of the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Stephen Watkins, Managing Director of Boots Ireland, commented:

“We are incredibly proud to be announcing the rollout of the COVID-19 Vaccination Service in 81 of our pharmacies nationwide from June 15th.

As the largest pharmacy chain providing vaccines in Ireland, we stand with the HSE and local communities to play our part in this incredibly important milestone.”

Caoimhe McAuley, MPSI, Director of Pharmacy and Superintendent Pharmacist at Boots Ireland said: 

We are delighted to begin the vital work of administering COVID-19 vaccines throughout the Boots Ireland pharmacy network. 

Our experience in delivering vaccinations has been well established through the provision of the flu, pneumococcal, shingles, and travel vaccinations. 

We look forward to applying this expertise and experience to vaccinating people against COVID-19 as the country continues to fight the pandemic.”

 

 

 


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