Covid-19 and Flu vaccine clinics opening for Tipperary people this month

Flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics taking place across the South East for healthcare workers continue to be available on a walk-in/no appointment necessary basis to members of the general 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.

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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, and those who are pregnant.

The dates, times and locations of the ‘walk-in’ Flu and COVID-19 booster Vaccination Clinics over the next week are:

Wednesday 5th of February:

· From 10am to 3pm in the HSE’s Our Lady’s Hospital building, Cashel (E25 P407).

Friday 7th of February:

· From 10am to 3pm in the HSE’s Tipperary South Vaccination Centre, Grounds of St. Luke’s Hospital, Clonmel (E91 PR83).

Monday 10th of February:

· From 10am to 3pm in the HSE’s Cahir Primary Care Centre, Barnora, Cahir (E21 KF83).

Tuesday 11th of February:

· From 10am to 3pm in the HSE’s Tipperary Primary Care Centre, Rosanna Rd., Tipperary Town (E34 K682).

Friday 14th of February:

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.

The HSE completed a programme of Flu and COVID-19 booster vaccinations for residents and staff in both public and privately run long term care facilities.

The HSE has ongoing clinics in place for healthcare workers to receive both Flu and COVID-19 booster vaccinations.

All healthcare workers and people in at-risk groups are urged to get the Flu Vaccine.

Likewise, all those eligible for a COVID-19 booster are being encouraged to receive it.