Flu Vaccination Service

Flu vaccination is available on a phased basis at Cobh Pharmacy.

As directed by the HSE, we will offer four flu vaccines this year:

• Fluenz nasal spray – for children aged 2–17 years. Out of Stock - Expected return date end of Oct 2026
• Fluad enhanced flu vaccine – for adults aged 65 years and older. Available - Plentiful Supply
• Influvac – an injectable flu vaccine for adults aged 18+ or those who cannot receive other vaccines, as deemed appropriate by their pharmacist. Available - Restricted Supply (only those with underlying medical conditions while stocks last)
• Vaxigrip – an injectable flu vaccine for adults aged 18+ or those who cannot receive other vaccines, as deemed appropriate by their pharmacist. Out of Stock - Expected return date end of Oct 2026

Due to the above stock availability issues, we have been forced to close further bookings for all vaccines. Walk-in vaccines are widely available as follows;

• Flu: Aged 65 years plus
• Covid: Aged 12 years plus

The flu vaccine is safe and effective. It helps to protect you from flu. The best time to get the flu vaccine is before the flu season starts. It's available from September to April each year.

For adults, the flu vaccine is given as an injection into your arm.

Children get the flu vaccine as a spray into their nose (nasal spray). Please note, supply often runs out of this vaccine mid-December so early vaccination is recommended.