We are pleased to once again offer our patients the annual flu vaccine, recommended by the HSE for those at particular risk. Our first clinic is a walk-in for patients 18 years and older (no appointment needed) between 2-4pm on Tuesday, October 4th. Further clinics will be held and our website will be updated in the near future.
We have not yet received our allocation of Nasal Flu vaccines (recommended for those aged 2-17 years).
Flu vaccines are available free of charge to the following groups listed below. We regret that we are not able to facilitate those who fall outside these groups.
People aged 65 years or older.
All pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy.
Children aged 2-17 years.
Those aged 6-23 months and 13 to 64 years who are at increased risk of Influenza- related complications:
Chronic illness, for example history of heart attacks/heart stents/heart failure, strokes, COPD/emphysema or moderate to severe asthma or other long term lung conditions, diabetes, haemochromatosis, MS, kidney problems.
Those with suppressed immune systems due to disease or treatment (chemotherapy, long term steroid users), or missing/non-functioning spleen
All cancer patients
Those with any condition that can compromise respiratory function (e.g. spinal cord injury, seizure disorder, or other neuromuscular disorder,) especially those attending special schools/ day centres
Children and adults with Down syndrome
Children with moderate with conditions such as cerebral palsy and intellectual disability
Children on long term aspirin therapy
Those with morbid obesity (Body mass index >40)
Healthcare workers
Household contacts of people with underlying chronic health condition or Down syndrome
Out-of-home care givers for people who have an underlying chronic health condition or have Down syndrome. A carer is someone who provides ongoing significant level of care to a person who is in need of care in the home due to illness or disability or frailty.
People in regular contact with pigs, poultry or waterfowl
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Our mask policy has recently changed, in line with Public Health Advice.
We ask all patients with recent onset respiratory symptoms (runny nose, new cough, sore throat, temperatures) to take an antigen test on the day of their appointment, and to wear a mask on the premises.
Patients without respiratory symptoms are welcome to wear masks during appointments, and those asymptomatic patients without symptoms can also choose not to wear masks.
Clinic staff will continue to wear masks during appointments.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we continue to work in an efficient and safe manner.
