Flu Vaccine 2025/2026 – Now AvailableOur flu vaccine clinics have started. Protect yourself and your loved ones this winter. The flu vaccine is the best way to reduce your risk of flu and its complications.
Flu season in Ireland runs from October to April – the earlier you get vaccinated, the better your protection.
Who can get the flu vaccine for free?The HSE provides the vaccine free of charge for people most at risk from flu, including:
Which vaccine will I get?
How to book
Our flu vaccine clinics are running now at both our Tallaght and Walkinstown surgeries.
Please arrive on time and wear short sleeves.
If you are also eligible for a COVID-19 booster, we can usually give both vaccines at the same visit (in different arms).
Side effectsMost people have no or only mild side effects, such as:
Why get the flu vaccine every year?
Important to know
Book your flu vaccine today. Don’t delay – flu spreads quickly each winter.
Flu season in Ireland runs from October to April – the earlier you get vaccinated, the better your protection.
Who can get the flu vaccine for free?The HSE provides the vaccine free of charge for people most at risk from flu, including:
- Everyone aged 60 and over
- Children aged 2–17 years (nasal spray vaccine)
- Pregnant people (any stage)
- Healthcare workers
- Carers and people who live with someone at higher risk
- Residents of nursing homes / long-term care facilities
- People aged 6 months+ with certain long-term conditions, such as:
- Heart, lung, kidney, liver or neurological disease
- Diabetes
- Weakened immunity (due to illness or treatment)
- Cancer
- BMI ≥ 40
Which vaccine will I get?
- Children aged 2–17 years: a painless nasal spray
- Adults and others: a flu injection into the upper arm
Both options are safe, effective, and protect against the main flu strains each year.
How to book
Our flu vaccine clinics are running now at both our Tallaght and Walkinstown surgeries.
Please arrive on time and wear short sleeves.
If you are also eligible for a COVID-19 booster, we can usually give both vaccines at the same visit (in different arms).
Side effectsMost people have no or only mild side effects, such as:
- Sore arm, mild fever, or body aches (injection)
- Runny/blocked nose, tiredness, or mild headache (nasal spray in children)
Why get the flu vaccine every year?
- Flu strains change each year – you need a new vaccine annually
- It helps reduce your risk of serious illness, hospitalisation, and spreading flu to others
- The vaccine cannot give you flu
Important to know
- Protection develops about 1–2 weeks after vaccination
- If you are unwell with a high fever, wait until you are better before attending
- Most people with an egg allergy can still get the flu vaccine safely – tell us when booking
Book your flu vaccine today. Don’t delay – flu spreads quickly each winter.