Free Influenza Vaccination:
This year, the Influenza Vaccine will be provided free of charge to individuals in at-risk groups. If you do not fall into an at-risk category, you can still receive the Influenza Vaccine, but there will be a €25 fee.
You can receive the flu vaccine for free if you fall into one of the following categories:
- Individuals aged 65 years and over
- Pregnant women
- Children aged 2 to 17 years
- Adults or children aged 6 months or older at increased risk for flu-related complications due to various long-term conditions, including but not limited to:
- Chronic heart disease (including acute coronary syndrome)
- Chronic liver disease
- Chronic renal failure
- Chronic respiratory disease (such as 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
- Haemoglobinopathies
- Morbid obesity (BMI over 40)
- Immunosuppression due to disease or treatment (including cancer treatment)
- Children with moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorders (such as cerebral palsy)
- Children on long-term aspirin therapy
- Those with any condition that can compromise respiratory function (e.g., spinal cord injury, seizure disorder, or other neuromuscular disorder), especially those attending special schools or day centers
- Individuals born with Down syndrome
- Residents of nursing homes or other long-term care facilities
Additionally, certain individuals should also consider getting the vaccine to protect themselves, their families, and those they care for. This includes:
- Healthcare workers
- Individuals in regular contact with pigs, poultry, or waterfowl
Furthermore, only household contacts or carers of people with underlying chronic health conditions or Down syndrome are eligible for a free influenza vaccine. A carer is defined as someone providing significant ongoing care to a person in need at home due to illness, disability, or frailty.
If you belong to an at-risk group, it's recommended to get the flu vaccine during the autumn season.
Intranasal Flu Vaccine
At the time of writing (March 24), the Intranasal Flu Vaccine is currently available free of charge to all individuals under 18 years old.
Adapted COVID Booster
You will not be eligible for the Adapted COVID Booster if:
- You have had a COVID infection in the last 4 months.
- You have received a COVID Vaccine in the last 4 months.
Feel free to reach out to us if you are unsure whether you are due for a booster or not.