Flu and COVID 19 Vaccinations
We will be commencing the annual Flu and the new updated COVID19 booster vaccination programme on the 21st September 2023.
Appointments can be booked online using PIPPO by clicking on the links below or phoning the surgery on 01 283 4110.
Influenza Vaccination
Who can get a HSE provided free Flu vaccination?
- age 65 and older
- age 2 to 12 (Nasal Flu vaccination)
- a healthcare worker
- pregnant
- People with underlying medical conditions
For further information and the full list of criteria see HSE website
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If you do not qualify for the HSE funded Flu vaccination it is still available to all as a private patient
COVID 19 Autumn Booster
A booster dose will be offered in autumn if you are:
- age 50 and older
- age 5 or older with a weak immune system
- age 5 to 49 with a condition that puts you at high risk of serious illness from COVID-19
- GP surgeries will only be vaccinating from age 12 years plus
- a healthcare worker
- For those aged 18-49 years, access to an autumn booster vaccine is not routinely recommended but is available on request
- Recommended interval time since last COVID booster or infection:
- Age >50 = 6 months
- Age >5 and immunocompromised = 6 months
- Age 5 – 49 = 9 months
- In exceptional circumstances or for operational reasons the minimum interval of 3 months between booster doses can be used, for example to ensure early protection this autumn if the spring booster was given at least 3 months ago.
For further information and the full list of criteria see HSE website