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Flu Vaccine Autumn 2023
Commencing 20/09/2023
Vaccines will be given to the patients in the surgery.
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Invitation text messages will be sent out to all.
Appointments VIA the Online booking system for registered patients of Ayrfield Medical Practice.
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There is a limited number of Walk-in Flu vaccine clinics available also
The Dates and Times for the Walk-in Clinics are...
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25/09/2023
11am-12.20pm, 2pm-3.20pm,4pm-4.50pm
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26/09/2023
9am-10.20am,11am-12.20pm
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28/09/2023
9am-10.20am,11am-12.20pm
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29/09/2023
2pm-3.20pm,4pm-4.50pm
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06/10/2023
9am-10.20am,11am-12.20pm
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18/10/2023
9am-10.20am,11am-12.20pm
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PLEASE NOTE: The Walk-in Clinics will be first come first served basis,
there will be a limit to the number of patients seen on the day.
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Covid-19 Booster will be administered depending on supply
as we have limited STOCK.
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Are you Eligible?
Flu vaccine is recommended.
Some people are more at risk of getting complications if they catch flu.
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You can get the flu vaccine for free if you:
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are 65 years of age and over
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are pregnant
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are an adult or child aged 6 months or older at increased risk for flu related complications including
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those with long term conditions
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chronic heart disease, including acute coronary syndrome
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chronic liver disease
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chronic renal failure
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chronic respiratory disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, moderate or severe asthma or bronchopulmonary dysplasia
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chronic neurological disease including multiple sclerosis, hereditary and degenerative disorders of the central nervous system
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diabetes mellitus
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haemoglobinopathies
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morbid obesity i.e. body mass index (BMI) over 40
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immunosuppression due to disease or treatment (including treatment for cancer)
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children with a moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorder such as cerebral palsy
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children on long term aspirin therapy
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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 centres
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were born with Down syndrome
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some people should get the vaccine to protect themselves, their families and those they care for. These include:
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those who work in healthcare
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only household contacts or carers of people who have an underlying chronic health condition or have Down syndrome are eligible to receive an influenza vaccine.
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A carer is described as someone who is providing an ongoing significant level of care to a person who is in need of care in the home due to illness or disability or frailty.
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People who are in regular contact with pigs, poultry or waterfowl should get the flu vaccine.
Please note:
Carers and household contacts of people who are
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aged 65 years and older (who do not also have a chronic health condition)
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pregnant women (who do not also have a chronic health condition)
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children aged 2-17 years (who do not also have a chronic health condition)
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or of healthcare workers or carers (who do not also have a chronic health condition)
Are NOT recommended the influenza vaccine
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If you are in an at-risk group, you should get the flu vaccine during Autumn.​
Read more about the flu vaccine on the HSE site Here
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Read more about the Covid-19 vaccine on the HSE site Here
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Flu (Nasal) vaccine for children aged 2 to 17 is available a text will be sent from the pratice once the Vaccine Clinics are Available
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​​Flu Vaccine Clinic Availability is subject to supply of vaccines from the HSE.
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