FLU VACCINE INFORMATION
Flu Vaccination Service - Now AvailableSimply book online, or come in-store to chat with one of our helpful staff to help you with your booking. The Flu Vaccination Service is available during the flu season at Cobh Pharmacy.To book your flu vaccine follow this link: https://cobhpharmacy.healthschedul.com/schedule/CobhPharmacy/Flu_Vaccine
Flu Vaccine - OverviewThe flu is a contagious viral infection that spreads every winter. Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself against flu. The best time to get the flu vaccine is before the flu season starts each year. Remember getting the vaccine helps protect both you, and your loved ones against Flu, but also helps to protect against the spread of Flu to others. Who can get a free flu vaccineYou can get a free flu vaccine if you are:
People with these conditions can get a free flu vaccine:
It takes 2 weeks for the vaccine to work. It should protect you for the whole flu season.
Side effectsAfter the vaccine, you may have some mild side effects. These may include:
If you have any of these side effects, rest and take paracetamol.
If you are not eligible for a free flu vaccine, private flu vaccines are available for €30.00.
The Nasal Flu Vaccine for ChildrenThe Nasal Flu Vaccine for Children will be available later in October.
Children and young people aged between 2 and 17 years can get the nasal flu vaccine.
Children between 2 and 12 years can get the flu vaccine for free.
BookingDuring the flu season, you can make a booking online at a time that suits you:
This brings you to a calender when you can chose from available dates and select the '+' button. You then enter the patient details for the person you are booking for. When this has been checked, you will receive a confirmation email of your booking. Drop in or call us on 021 4811341 if you have any queries
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