Get the Flu Vaccine NOW
Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones This Flu Season
Flu season is here, and the best way to protect yourself and those around you is to get vaccinated. At GPDoc Medical Centre, we’re committed to keeping you and your family healthy. The flu vaccine is safe, effective, and more important than ever to avoid the spread of seasonal flu.
Why get the flu vaccine?
Getting the flu vaccine doesn’t just protect you — it also helps protect those most vulnerable in your community. Influenza can lead to serious health complications, especially for the elderly, young children, and individuals with underlying health conditions. The flu vaccine reduces the risk of severe flu and lowers the chance of spreading the illness to those around you.
By getting vaccinated, you’re taking an essential step towards keeping our community healthier and helping to ease pressure on our healthcare services during flu season.
Who Can Get a Free Flu Vaccine?
The HSE provides the flu vaccine free of charge to those who are most at risk from the complications of flu. You can get a free flu vaccine if you are:
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age 60 and older
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age 2 to 17
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a healthcare worker
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pregnant
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living in a nursing home or other long-term care facility
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in regular contact with pigs, poultry or waterfowl
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someone with a health condition that puts you at higher risk of flu (age 6 months and older)
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living with someone who has a health condition that puts them at higher risk of flu
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a carer for someone who has a health condition that puts them at higher risk of flu​
Book Your Flu Vaccine Appointment Today!
At GPdoc Medical Centre, booking your flu vaccine is simple and straightforward. Don’t wait until it’s too late — flu season is unpredictable, and getting vaccinated early is the best way to be prepared.
