Members of the public, who are eligible, are being encouraged to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines this winter.
Children who missed out on flu vaccines in schools can still access them through GPs and pharmacies.
The Chief medical office and Chief Nursing Officer are reminding the public that the ‘flu vaccine is available free of charge in the following categories;
All persons aged 65 years and over;
Children aged 2 to 12 and Pregnant individuals;
The list also includes patients aged 6-23 months and 13 - 64 years at increased risk of flu-related complications.
Residents of Nursing Homes and other long stay facilities as well as Healthcare workers and Household contacts of people with underlying conditions can also avail as well as Out-of Home Care providers.
COVID-19 boosters are now available for:
Those aged 50 years and older and Persons aged 5-49 years with medical conditions associated with a higher risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation.
The list also includes care workers and Pregnant persons, provided it is more than six months since their previous vaccine or COVID-19 infection
