COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Ireland, 2025/2026 Season: HPSC Report (Weeks 38-41) (hpsc.ie)

• Overall uptake in 60+ Ireland is 17.1% in first 4 weeks of 2025/2026 campaign
• 80+ age group has highest uptake at 29.6%
• Immunocompromised uptake only 6.6%, raising concerns
• Pharmacies administer 70% of COVID-19 vaccines

"This HPSC report presents real-world COVID-19 vaccine uptake data for Ireland from 15 September to 12 October 2025. Uptake among those aged 60+ was 17.1%, with 29.6% in 80+, 21.4% in 70-79, and 9.7% in 60-69. Among immunocompromised individuals, uptake was 6.6%, and among long-term care facility residents 21.2%. Most vaccinations (70%) were administered in pharmacies, followed by GPs (25.3%). The report provides detailed county-level breakdowns."