The HSE’s winter vaccination programme launches next week. The rollout of both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines has already started but will be officially launched on 8 October.
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- Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for people aged 60 or over, and anyone who has an underlying health condition including a weak immune system.
- The flu and whooping cough vaccines are recommended if you are pregnant. If you have an underlying health condition, one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine is also recommended.
- Children aged 2 to 17 can get a nasal spray flu vaccine from participating GPs and pharmacists. Some children will be offered their vaccine in school.
- Healthcare workers are also encouraged to get the vaccines. Vaccination clinics are in place in some workplaces, with more being added each week.
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