Flu & Covid-19 Booster Vaccinations
The Flu Vaccine
The seasonal flu vaccine protects against strains of flu virus. The flu vaccine reduces your chances of catching flu and spreading it to others. The vaccine is available every year to adults and children at risk of flu and its complications – it is important to get a new vaccine every year because the strains of flu virus change.
Covid-19 Booster
Protection from previous Covid-19 Booster doses or a COVID-19 infection may weaken over time. Booster doses help boost your antibodies and give you good protection from becoming seriously ill or needing to go to hospital if you get COVID-19.
Appointments for the Flu vaccine & Autumn/Winter Covid-19 Booster have opened. If there is no availability showing for your preferred location, please check back as we will open further appointments. Please also check our social media for updates.
Free for 60 & overs and ‘At Risk’ HSE eligible groups or €35 privately.
Administered as quick nasal spray, free for all children aged 2–17.
Recommended for those aged 60+ and other ‘At Risk’ HSE eligible groups.
Flu & Covid-19 vaccines can be given at the same time. €35 fee applies if not eligible for a free Flu vaccine.
Flu Vaccine
Who can get the flu vaccine for free?
The flu vaccine is free through the HSE if you are in one of these groups:
- aged 60 and older
- aged 2 to 17
- a healthcare worker
- pregnant
- living in a nursing home or other long-term care facility
- in regular contact with pigs, poultry or waterfowl
- someone with a health condition that puts you at higher risk of flu
- a carer or living with someone who has a health condition that puts them at higher risk of flu
To see the full list of those eligibile for a free vaccine please visit the HSE website: click here
If you are not eligible for a free flu vaccine, you can still protect yourself by booking a Private flu vaccine (€35 fee applies).
Covid-19 Booster Doses
A first booster is recommended for all adults age 18 years and older. After this, seasonal boosters are recommended for some people.The HSE recommend the following groups get vaccinated for the 2025/26 programme:
- All aged 60 years and older
- All aged 18 years and older living in a long-term care facility for older adults
- All aged 6 months and older with immunocompromise associated with a suboptimal response to vaccination
- All aged 6 months and older with a medical condition associated with higher risk of hospitalisation, severe disease or death from COVID-19
- Healthcare workers and pregnant women who are in the groups listed above are also recommended to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Anyone aged 18 years and older who is not in the groups above may still get a vaccine following discussion with a healthcare provider.
Please note – Our pharmacies can administer the Booster dose to those 12 years & over. Please consult your GP if under 12.
The vaccine available for 2025/26 is Comirnaty LP.8.1 (Pfizer), an updated mRNA vaccine.
How long to wait
There should be at least 3 months since your last COVID-19 vaccine or COVID-19 infection before getting vaccinated.
COVID-19 and flu vaccines can be given at the same time.
Appointments for the Autumn/Winter Covid-19 Booster have now opened. If there is no availability showing for your preferred location, please check back as we will open further appointments. Please also check our social media as we’ll provide updates on our Facebook & Instagram pages.