FLU VACCINE INFORMATION
Flu Vaccination ServiceThe Flu Vaccination Service is now available at Cobh Pharmacy. You are entitled to a free vaccination if you are in at risk group* (see groups below). The at risk groups have been changed slightly this year. For people who do not fall into an at risk group, the vaccine is available at a charge of €30 BookingYou can make a booking here: https://cobhpharmacy.ie/pages/
Drop in or call us on 021 4811341 if you have any queries
Vaccine Information
Flu vaccine information from the HSE can be found here:
Who can get a free flu vaccineYou can get a free flu vaccine if you are:
People with these conditions can also get a free flu vaccine:
Free flu vaccines will be offered to carers or household contacts of people who have:
Free flu vaccines will not be offered to household contacts of:
How it's givenFor adults, the flu vaccine is given in your arm.
Children get the Fluenz Tetra vaccine through their nose as a nasal spray. When it starts to workIt 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 feel any of these side effects, rest and take paracetamol. 16/01/2023 - please note that we only have the injection at this current time which is suitable for anyone 6 plus months, we will give a further update when the childrens nasal spray becomes available again.
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