COVID-19 Vaccine - Booster Dose

Available now: As of 18/02/2024 - Certain Groups Only

The protection from previous doses or a COVID-19 infection may weaken over time. Booster doses help boost your antibodies and give you good protection from becoming seriously ill or needing to go to hospital if you get COVID-19.

A first booster is recommended for all adults age 18 years and older. After this, seasonal boosters are recommended for some people.

For more information on the covid vaccine booster dose follow this link:

https://cobhpharmacy.ie/pages/vaccine-information

To book your vaccine:  

Please call us on 021-4811341

Who can get a Booster: As of 18/02/2024

  • Those aged 12 years and over who require primary course vaccination.
  • Those who are pregnant and require a booster dose

The above two groups are the only groups that pharmacists are currently allowed to vaccinate in line with HSE guidelines.

     

    Flu Vaccine 

    Available now

    The 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.

    Follow this link to find out if you are eligible for the free Flu Vaccine for at risk patients:

    https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/flu/getting-the-vaccine/

    If you are not eligible for a free flu vaccine, private flu vaccines are available for €30.00.

    For more information on the Flu vaccine follow this link: 

    https://cobhpharmacy.ie/pages/flu-vaccination

    To book your flu vaccine follow this link: 

    https://cobhpharmacy.healthschedul.com/schedule/CobhPharmacy/Flu_Vaccine

     

    The Nasal Flu Vaccine for Children is curently unavailable and will not return until the end of 2024. This flu season, all children aged 2 to 17 will be offered the nasal flu vaccine for freeAlthough the Nasal Flu Vaccine is unavailable, the injectable vaccine can be given to all children over the age of 6 months.

    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. Thankfully, 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.

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