Flu Before Boo!

Written by Dr. Kate McCann
6th October 2022

Good morning.

 
Just got confirmation that I have a time to get my #flushot after clinic this afternoon.
October is the time to get it #FluBeforeBoo.😁💪
 
#FluShot is #YourBestShot this winter.
 
It is great that I can get it at work. The reason they make it so easy for us is that it is a critical way for healthcare workers to protect patients – as well as themselves and others.
 
#FluVaccines are available from your GP and from your chemist. You may be eligible for a free vaccine. The child flu vaccines is a spray up the nose and free, so couldn’t be easier! Many, many people are eligible for free flu vaccines if they are 2-17 or over 65, pregnant, work in healthcare or certain agriculture jobs, chronic health condition or live with someone who has a health condition (that includes asthma, diabetes, diseases of the kidney, liver, heart, obesity – see full list on hse website)
 
#Mythbusting: The flu vaccine cannot give you the flu.
 
Vaccine hesitant? That’s okay. Talk to your doc or get trusted information HSE website.
 

Have a question – send it in to me! #FactsNotFears

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