HSE urges those eligible to get winter vaccinations as soon as possible

The HSE South West is urging those eligible to get their winter vaccinations as soon as possible.

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available for those aged 60 and over, as well as babies aged six months and older with an underlying medical condition.

Meanwhile, all healthcare workers, children aged 2-17 years, and all pregnant women are recommended to get the flu vaccine.

HSE South West specialist registrar in Public Health Medicine, Dr Rebecca Marshall says there’s already been a sharp rise in flu cases and people in hospital with the illness.

GPs and pharmacies are administering both vaccines.