01 825 3019 | info@cloneepharmacy.ie | Clonee, Meath
INFLUENZA VACCINATION
Our qualified pharmacists have completed comprehensive training and are fully certified to administer the flu vaccine to patients in-store.
Request an appointment for a flu vaccine in Clonee Pharmacy by filling in the contact form.

You Can Get The Flu Vaccine For Free If You Are In An At–Risk Group
You are in an at-risk group if you:
- All aged 60 years and older
- All those aged 18 years and older living in residential care facilities for older people and other long stay facilities
where rapid spread is likely to follow the introduction of infection - All children and young people aged 2 to 17 years
- All healthcare workers
All pregnant women (at any stage of pregnancy)
Carers and household contacts of people at increased risk of influenza related complications
People with close, regular contact with pigs, poultry or waterfowl

You Should Not Get The Flu Vaccine If You
- Have had a severe allergic (anaphylaxis) reaction to a previous flu vaccine or any part of the vaccine.
- Are taking medicines called combination checkpoint inhibitors, for example, ipilimumab plus nivolumab
- Are ill with a temperature greater than 38 degrees celsius – you should wait until you are well before getting the vaccine.
- If you have an egg allergy, you should talk to your GP about getting the vaccine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book an appointment?
Can you get the Flu and Covid-19 vaccine at the same time?
Yes, you can get both at the same time if you are recommended a COVID-19 vaccine.
How long does the flu vaccine take to work?
It takes 2 weeks for the vaccine to work. It should protect you for the whole flu season.
Are there any side effects of the Flu Vaccine?
After the vaccine, you may have some mild side effects.
These may include:
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Soreness, redness or swelling where you got the injection
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Mild sweating and shivering
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Headache
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Aches
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Feeling tired
If you have any of these side effects, rest and take paracetamol.

