Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that causes respiratory infection in children and adults. The risk of severe infection is highest in the youngest infants, especially those born during the RSV season. Among babies in Ireland, each winter: 1 in 2 gets RSV – many need medical care from their GP or an […]
Are You Eligible For A Free Flu Vaccine? Eligible groups for 2025/2026 HSE influenza vaccination programme • All aged 60 years and older • All those aged 18 years and older living in residential care facilities for older people and other long stay facilities where rapid spread is likely to follow the introduction of […]
Are You Eligible For A Free Flu Vaccine? ELIGIBLE PATIENTS – INFLUENZA The following groups are eligible to receive flu vaccine without charge in 2024/25: • All children aged 2-12 years at the time of vaccination • Persons aged 65 and older • Pregnant women (at any stage of pregnancy) • Those aged 6 to […]
Are You Eligible For A Free Flu Vaccine? ELIGIBLE PATIENTS – INFLUENZA The following groups are eligible to receive flu vaccine without charge in 2023/24: • All children aged 2-12 years at the time of vaccination • Persons aged 65 and older • Pregnant women (at any stage of pregnancy) • Those aged 6 to […]
