Flu Vaccination Service

Please note that as of 15th December 2025, the Fluenz childrens nasal spray is no longer available to order from the HSE.  We can still administer the flu vaccine to children but it is only the injectable form that is available.

The Flu Vaccine is from Tuesday 16th September 2025 at Cobh Pharmacy.

To book your vaccine appointment, please click here

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.

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.

After the vaccine, you may have some mild side effects. These may include: soreness, redness or swelling where you got the injection, fever (high temperature - 38 degrees Celsius or above), mild sweating and shivering, headaches, aches, and feeling tired. If you have any of these side effects, rest and take paracetamol.

More information can be found on the HSE's website.