Flu Vaccine

Flu vaccination is now available at Cobh Pharmacy. At present, Fluad (65+) is available. Influvac and Vaxigrip, for adults aged 18–64, as well as Fluenz (nasal spray) for children aged 2-17 are expected to arrive in Mid October. We will update our website once these vaccines become available.

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

Fluenz nasal spray – for children aged 2–17 years. Not yet available
Fluad enhanced flu vaccine – for adults aged 65 years and older. Available
Influvac – an injectable flu vaccine for adults aged 18+ or those who cannot receive other vaccines, as deemed appropriate by their pharmacist. Not yet available
Vaxigrip – an injectable flu vaccine for adults aged 18+ or those who cannot receive other vaccines, as deemed appropriate by their pharmacist. Not yet available

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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.

COVID-19 Vaccine - Booster Dose

The next Covid-19 Booster Vaccine is available at Cobh Pharmacy as of 15/09/2026.

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The aim of the COVID-19 vaccination programme is to offer year-round protection against severe disease in those that are at increased risk of hospitalisation, ICU admission and death from COVID-19.

The HSE recommends an autumn/winter COVID-19 vaccine for:

Everyone aged 60 years and older
People aged 18+ living in a long-term care facility for older adults
People aged 6 months+ who are immunocompromised
People aged 6 months+ with medical conditions that increase the risk of severe COVID-19

Healthcare workers and pregnant women in the above groups are also recommended to get vaccinated.

Adults aged 18+ who are not in these groups can also choose to get vaccinated following discussion with a healthcare professional.

There should be at least 3 months between your last COVID-19 vaccine or COVID-19 infection and your next vaccination.

Shingles Vaccine

We are now offering the shingles vaccine here at Cobh Pharmacy.

Two doses of the vaccine provide strong protection against shingles and postherpetic neuralgia, also known as nerve pain, the most common complication of shingles.

In adults 50 to 69 years old with healthy immune systems, Shingrix was 97% effective in preventing shingles; in adults 70 years and older, Shingrix was 91% effective.

Unfortunately, the vaccine is not available through the medical card or drug payment schemes. Following a consultation with one of our pharmacists we can provide the vaccine here in the pharmacy without the need for you to visit your GP or obtain a prescription.

The vaccine consists of two doses (240€ per dose) administered ideally two months apart.

Following dose one, our pharmacist will provide you with an information leaflet for the vaccine as well as your vaccination card. They will then call you before your second dose to arrange your final appointment.

For more information, pop in store for a consultation with one of our pharmacists, or simply give us a call on 021-4811341.

You can book an appointment by creating an account and clicking here.

Pneumonia Vaccine

We are now offering the pneumonia vaccine here at Cobh Pharmacy.

One dose of the vaccine provide strong protection against pneumonia as well as its complications.

Pneumonia is an infection that inflames your lungs. The lungs fill with fluid, leading to fever and trouble breathing. Pneumonia vaccination is recommended for those aged 65 years and older, or those aged 2 years plus who are at an increased risk of infection.

Following a consultation with one of our pharmacists we can provide the vaccine here in the pharmacy without the need for you to visit your GP or obtain a prescription.

The vaccine consists of one dose (49.95€ per dose) administered into the upper arm.

Following your vaccination, our pharmacist will provide you with an information leaflet for the vaccine as well as your vaccination card.

For more information, pop in-store for a consultation with one of our pharmacists, or simply give us a call on 021-4811341.