Flu Vaccine
In winter, seasonal flu becomes a serious health concern for those at risk. Here in Ireland, we provide free flu vaccines to all vulnerable people.
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In winter, seasonal flu becomes a serious health concern for those at risk. Here in Ireland, we provide free flu vaccines to all vulnerable people. From December 2023, the HSE is also providing the flu vaccine to all 2 to 17 year olds free of charge at their GP practice.
Do I need a flu jab?
Flu is highly contagious, typically from October to April in Ireland. It can make you very ill.
You are in an at-risk group if you:
- are 65 years of age and over
- are 2 to 17 years old
- are pregnant
- have a long-term medical condition, for example a heart, lung, kidney or neurological disease, or cancer
- have a weak immune system, for example, if you have diabetes or are having chemotherapy
- are obese and have a body mass index (BMI) of over 40
- are a child with a moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorder such as cerebral palsy
- were born with Down syndrome.
Since children are twice as likely to get the flu as adults (and then pass it on to vulnerable people), the HSE (since December 2023) is providing the flu vaccine to all 2 to 17 year olds free of charge at their GP Practice.
Must I get the flu vaccine again?
The flu virus mutates every year, which is why there is a new vaccine developed every year. A flu vaccination gives you and those around you the best chance of avoiding becoming ill.
In Ireland, the HSE currently provides FREE flu vaccines to:
- over 65s
- children aged two to 17 (nasal spray – no needles!)
- healthcare workers
- pregnant people
- high risk people
- people in a nursing home or long-term care facility
- carers of at-risk people
- housemates of at-risk people
- those in regular contact with poultry or pigs.
Book your appointment as soon as possible, as there is usually high demand.
Does the flu vaccine hurt?
We know no-one likes injections, but our highly skilled healthcare teams are trained to minimise any discomfort, honest! And children and teenagers get a nasal spray, so no needles for them at all!
The jab itself takes seconds, but we do ask all our brave flu vaccine patients to stay with us for 15 minutes afterwards, just to make sure you don't have any nasty reaction. This rarely occurs but we like to look after you.
I want a flu vaccine
You may not be eligible for a free flu vaccine, but you can still have one. Availability for over 18s may be limited by any stock shortages, so please book your vaccine as soon as possible, as we give priority to patients who book an appointment. Since some patients do have an adverse reaction to vaccines, we would ask all our patients to come to us for flu vaccines – we are well equipped to look after you if needed.
HSE guidelines on the Flu Vaccine
Corporate vaccinations available - contact us for details.
Practices that also provide Flu Vaccine
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Applewood Medical Centre
Applewood Village, Swords, Co. Dublin
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Ashbourne Clinic
62 Declan’s Street, Killegland Walk, Ashbourne, A84EP40
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Ashford Clinic
Unit 1 Mount Usher Court , Ashford Co Wicklow
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Athy Medical
Carlow Road , Athy, R14 X672 , Co Kildare
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Ballyowen Medical
Ballyowen Lane, Lucan, Co Dublin
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Blackrock Medical
Frascati Centre, Blackrock, Co Dublin, A94 H6V9
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Blessington Medical
McGreals Primary Care Centre, Blessington Business Park, Blessington, Co. Wicklow
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Boroimhe Medical
Forrest Road, Swords, Co. Dublin
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Bryanstown Medical
Dublin Road, Martello Village, Drogheda, Co Louth
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Carlow Medical
Shamrock Plaza, Green Lane, Carlow, Co Carlow
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Castleknock Village Medical
The Square, Castleknock, D15 P3VX
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Celbridge Medical
Celbridge Primary Care Centre, Maynooth Road, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, W23 YK24
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Churchtown Medical
96 -98 Churchtown Road Upper, Churchtown, Co. Dublin, D14 EW68
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Citywest Medical
Unit 5, Citywest Shopping Centre, Citywest, Dublin 24 D24KOYT
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Clifton Court Medical
Clifton Court, Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 V279
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Corbally Medical
Corbally Medical , Corbally Rd, Limerick, V94 WFX9
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Cottage Surgery
New Rd, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, A82 D2XO
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Donaghmede Medical
Donaghmede Shopping Centre, Grange Road, Dublin 13
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Dundrum Medical
Dundrum Medical Centre, Level 4, Dundrum Town Centre, Sandyford Road, Dundrum, Dublin 16, D16 XC91
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Doonmoon Medical
Doonmoon Medical Centre, St Nessan's Road, Dooradoyle, Limerick V94 FCD1
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Ennis Medical
Francis Street, Ennis, Co Clare V95 KC3H,
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Ennis Road Medical
Ennis Road, Limerick
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Finglas Medical
45 - 47 Main Street, Finglas, Dublin 11
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Glasnevin Family Practice
11 Finglas Rd, Harts Corner, Glasnevin, Dublin 11, D11PA00
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Grafton Medical
Grafton Buildings, 34 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, D02 XY06
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Headfort Family Practice
Primary Care Centre, Navan Road , Kells, Co. Meath, A82 H3C7
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Hilltop Medical
Rathmullan Rd., Rathmullan, Drogheda, A92 KVP8, Co. Louth
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Kilcock Medical
The Bawnogues, Kilcock, Co. Kildare, , W23 XY89
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Killarney GP
6B Scott St, East Avenue Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry.
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Knocknacarra Medical Centre
Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra, Galway, H91 TKF3
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Kilcullen Medical
The Medical Centre, Main Street, Kilcullen, Co Kildare, R56 NV26
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Lusk Medical Centre
Station Road, Lusk, Co Dublin, K45td25
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Manor Mills Medical
Manor Mills Shopping Centre, Mill Street, Maynooth, Co Kildare W23 V5X5
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Maretimo Medical
The Promenade, Upper Salthill Road, Salthill, Co Galway, H91 EW68
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Meadow Springs Medical
41a Meadow Springs, Clareview, Limerick, V94 RPA8
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Medina Medical
Mill Road, Fermoy, Co.Cork, P61 NN79
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Navan Road Medical
Primary Care Centre, Navan Road, Dublin 7, D07 K229
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Newbridge Family Practice
Orchard House, Moorefield Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12Y884,
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Newbridge Medical
Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare,
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Novara Medical
2 Donard House, Novara Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 P6R2
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Old Bawn Medical
Unit 2-3 Old Bawn Shopping Centre, Tallaght, D24 HXW3,
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Northgate Surgery
226 Pearse Park, Drogheda, Co Louth, A92 E088
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Palmerstown Park Medical
Palmerstown Park Medical, Unit 18 First floor Palmerstown Shopping Centre, Palmerstown Dublin 20, D20HP44
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Raheen Medical
1 Greaney Close, Raheen, Limerick, V94 V2TT
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Ranelagh Medical
22-26 Sandford Rd, Ranelagh, Dublin 6, D06 KF84
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Roshill Medical
Unit 17, Level 1, Briarhill Shopping Centre, Ballybrit, Galway, H91PF88
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Raheny Medical
1st Floor, Hilltop Shopping Centre, Station Road, Raheny, Dublin 5, D05 F625
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Sandyford Medical
Unit C7, The Plaza, Beacon South Quarter, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 TY79
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Sarsfield Medical Centre
201 Seven oaks, Sarsfield Road, Dublin, D10 KV70
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Sheehan Medical
Unit 301, 3rd Floor, Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, A96 DD74
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Southern Cross Medical
Southern Cross Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 V4K7,
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St James’s Gate Medical
114 - 116 James's street, Dublin 8, D08KXN8
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Sutton Medical
St. Margaret's, 1 Greenfield Road, , Sutton Dublin 13, D13 H9H6,
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Tagoat Medical
Milltown Tagoat Co. Wexford Y35 DK46
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The Park Clinic
The Park, Cabinteely, Dublin 18, D18 C984
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The Plaza Clinic
Main Street, Swords, Co Dublin
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The Square Medical
1st Floor Elgee Building, Market Square, Dundalk, Co. Louth. A91 YR9X
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Tobin Healthcare Centre
Spencer Street, Castlebar, Co Mayo, F23 WV78
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Trim Medical
Trim Primary Care Centre, Longwood Road, Trim, C15 PHP1, Co. Meath
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Tyrrelstown Medical
Unit 1 Block B , Tyrrelstown Plaza, Dublin 15, D15K667
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Village Medical Centre
Unit 6 Village Shopping Centre, Watery Lane, Clondalkin, D22V2H9
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Wexford Medical Centre
2-3 Redmond Square, Wexford, Y35 PF63,
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Wherlands Lane Medical
Blackpool, Cork City, T23 APR3,
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Fairgate Medical
13 Fair Street Drogheda A92X650
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Salem Medical
Wicklow Primary Health Centre, Knockrobin, Co. Wicklow, A67 P762