The nasal flu vaccine is available for free for all children aged 2 to 17 years from participating GP practices and pharmacies or some schools in Wexford…
Speaking to Wexford Weekly, Dr Ciara Carroll, Specialist Registrar in Public Health Medicine, HSE Dublin and South East said:
“Flu is a serious illness that can be dangerous in children. We know that children are twice as likely as adults to catch flu and can spread flu easily to other children and adults. We are encouraging as many parents as possible to bring their children to get their free nasal flu vaccine.
“Vaccinating your child will protect them against what can be a nasty illness in children. It will also help protect more vulnerable family members such as grandparents and small babies, who may be at greater risk from flu.”
Your child can get their free flu vaccine at participating pharmacies and GP surgeries. For more detail on Children’s flu vaccine, visit https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/flu/childrens-flu-vaccine/
You can also get a FREE flu vaccine if you:
are aged 60 and older
are a healthcare worker
are pregnant
live in a nursing home or other long-term care facility
have regular contact with pigs, poultry or waterfowl
have a health condition and are age 6 months or older
live with someone who has a certain health condition
are a carer for someone who has a certain health condition
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For more information about the flu vaccine, including where to get it, visit www.hse.ie/flu
Wexford Weekly
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