We are pleased to announce that the Flu Vaccine is now available.
Log onto www.pippo.com to book online or call the surgery on 051 870578 and we will be happy to arrange an appointment for you.
The following groups are eligible to receive the flu vaccine for free through the HSE programme.
People who:
? Are 60 years of age and over
? Are a child aged 2 to 17 years
? Are pregnant
? All those aged 6-23 months and 18-59 years at increased risk of influenza-related complications such as:
o Those with chronic illness, e.g. chronic heart disease (including acute coronary syndrome), chronic liver disease, chronic
neurological disease (where the neurological condition compromises clearance of respiratory secretions), chronic renal
failure, chronic respiratory disease (including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, moderate or severe
asthma, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia), diabetes mellitus, or haemoglobinopathies
o Those with immunosuppression due to disease or treatment, including asplenia or hyposplenism, and all cancer patients
o 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/day centres)
o Children and adults with Down syndrome
o Children with moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorders such as cerebral palsy and intellectual disability
o Those with morbid obesity (Body mass index >40)
o Children on long term aspirin therapy
? Residents of nursing homes, old people’s homes, and other long stay facilities where rapid spread is likely to follow introduction of
infection
? Healthcare workers
? Household contacts of people with underlying chronic health conditions or Down syndrome
? Out-of-home care givers for people who have an underlying chronic health condition or have Down syndrome
? People in regular contact with pigs, poultry or waterfowl
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