General Health Services – Flu Vaccine
We are open for Doctor / Nurse Consultations from 8:00am to 5:30pm to help you with all your healthcare needs.
Fairview Medical Centre: (01) 8339856
Clontarf Family Practice: (01) 8331650
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Flu Vaccine
Each year the seasonal (annual) flu vaccine contains three common influenza virus strains. The flu virus changes each year this is why a new flu vaccine has to be given each year. This year’s flu vaccine may contain the Swine Flu strain.
Vaccination is strongly recommended for:
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persons 65 and over,
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those with a long-term medical condition such as diabetes, heart or lung disease,
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people whose immune system is impaired due to disease or treatment,
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healthcare workers,
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residents of nursing homes and other long stay institutions,
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persons with a body mass index (BMI) over 40,
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pregnant women. (can be given at any stage of pregnancy),
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carers
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people with regular close contact with poultry, water fowl or pigs.
Appointments will be available from October to have your flu vaccination.
Phone
01 8339856
Location
37-39 Fairview Strand, Dublin 3, D03 F8C2
Clinic Hours
Mon-Thurs: 8am – 5.30pm
Fri 8am – 5pm
Sat- 8am – 9.30am
(Emergency Walk-in Clinic)