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

• some people should get the vaccine to protect themselves, their families and those they care for. These include:

• those who work in healthcare

• 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.

• 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.

• 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)

• pregnant women (who do not also have a chronic health condition)

• children aged 2-17 years (who do not also have a chronic health condition)

• 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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