Walk-in vaccination clinic open this Thursday

Flu and Covid-19 vaccination clinics taking place across the South East for healthcare workers, are also available on a walk-in/no appointment necessary basis to members of the public in ‘at risk’ groups.

Adults in the following groups, without any charge, can attend as regards getting a Flu Vaccine:

· Anyone aged 60 or over.

· Those who are pregnant.

· Someone with a health condition that puts them at higher risk of Flu · Those living with someone who has a health condition that puts them at higher risk of Flu · A carer for someone who has a health condition that puts them at higher risk of Flu.

· Those in regular contact with pigs, poultry or waterfowl.

Adults in the following groups, without any charge, can attend as regards getting a COVID-19 Vaccine:

· People age 60 and older.

· Anyone aged six months to 59 years with a weak immune system.

· Those aged six months to 59 years with a condition that puts them at high risk of serious illness from COVID-19.

· Those who are pregnant.

Locally ‘walk-in’ Flu and COVID-19 booster vaccination clinics taking place this week are:

Thursday 30 January From 10am to 2pm in the HSE’s Carlow Vaccination Centre, grounds of St Dympna’s Hospital, Carlow (R93 X7TV).

You can get your COVID-19 booster and Flu vaccine at the same time.

The Flu vaccine is also available from GPs and pharmacies. For those eligible, the COVID-19 booster vaccination is available from GPs and pharmacies.