Adults may get the flu vaccine from the doctor/nurse if you have an appointment. 

Who should be vaccinated?

Vaccination is strongly recommended for:

• Persons aged 65 and over

• Children aged 2-12 years 

• Those aged 6 months and older with a long-term health condition such as:

- Chronic heart disease (this includes anyone who has a history of having a "heart attack" or unstable angina)

- Chronic liver disease

- Chronic renal failure

- Chronic respiratory disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, moderate or severe asthma or bronchopulmonary dysplasia

- Chronic neurological disease including multiple sclerosis, hereditary and degenerative disorders of the central nervous system

- Diabetes mellitus

- Down syndrome

- Haemoglobinopathies

- Morbid obesity i.e. body mass index over 40

- Immunosuppression due to disease or treatment

• Children aged 2 and older

- with any condition that can affect lung function especially those attending special schools/day centres with cerebral palsy or intellectual disability

- on long-term aspirin therapy (because of the risk of Reyes syndrome)

• Pregnant women (vaccine can be given at any stage of pregnancy)

• Healthcare workers

• Residents of nursing homes and other long stay institutions

• Carers

• People with regular contact with pigs, poultry or water fowl.

Other useful information and answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Flu Vaccine can be found on the following HSE website:- http://www.hse.ie/flu/

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