Flu and Covid vaccine clinics open in Waterford
For the COVID-19 vaccine, anyone aged 60 and over, as well as those who are pregnant, have weak immune systems or have underlying health conditions may avail of free vaccinations.
The HSE has opened a number of flu and Covid vaccination clinics across the southeast on a walk-in basis.
The facility is in place for members of the public who are part of ‘at risk’ groups such as those over 60 years old, anyone who is pregnant, and those living or caring for someone with health conditions that puts them at higher risk of Flu. The flu vaccines are also available for those in regular contact with pigs, poultry or waterfowl.
For the COVID-19 vaccine, anyone aged 60 and over, as well as those who are pregnant, have weak immune systems or have underlying health conditions may avail of free vaccinations.
In Waterford, there will be a walk-in vaccination clinic on Wednesday, January 15, from 10am to 2pm at the HSE’s Waterford Vaccination Centre in Old St. Martin’s School, Kilcohan, Waterford.
Near Waterford, there are two vaccination clinics open in Clonmel, from 10am until 2pm on Friday, January 10 and 17, at the HSE’s Tipperary South Vaccination Centre, Grounds of St. Luke’s Hospital in Clonmel.
The children’s nasal flu vaccine is available from pharmacies and the HSE is urging all healthcare workers and people in at-risk groups to get the flu vaccine. The HSE is also encouraging anyone eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster to attend a clinic.
