The Annual FLU VACCINE will be availble in the Surgery from Monday September 23rd 2024.
We will be running FLU Clinics on certain days throughout the coming months. The first Flu Clinic will take place on Monday September 23rd.
The following groups are eligible for the HSE free Flu Vaccine in 2024/2025
- All Children aged 2 - 17 years at the time of vaccination
- Persons aged 60 and older
- Pregnant women ( at any stage of pregnancy )
- Those aged 18 - 59 years with:
- Chronic heart disease including acute coronary syndrome
- Chronic liver disease
- Chronic neurological disease including multiple sclerosis, hereditary and degenerative disorders of the central nervous system
- Chronic Renal Failure
- Cancer Patients
- Chronic respiratory disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, moderate or severe asthma or bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Down Syndrome
- Haemoglobinopathies
- Immunosuppression due to disease or treatment, including asplenia or splenic dysfunction and cancer patients
- Morbid Obesity
- On long-term aspirin therapy
- With any condition that can compromise respiratory function especially those attending special schools/day centres
- With moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorders such as cerebral palsy and intellectual disability
- Healthcare workers including all General Practice and pharmacy staff
- Residents of nursing homes and other long stay institutions
- Carers and household contacts of people with increased medical risk
- People with regular contact with pigs, poultry or water fowl.
To make your appointment for your Flu Vaccine please contact us on 052 744 1364.
