Less than half of the adults in Kilkenny intend to get the flu vaccine this autumn. A survey by a pharmacy company has found that only 48% of adults here are planning to get the vaccine. The finding will be a concern for health authorities who fear that a severe outbreak of normal winter flu, […]
The flu vaccine will be offered free-of-charge to all children aged 2 to 12 inclusive. Health Minister Simon Harris today confirmed all of those in the HSE-defined at-risk groups, aged from 6 months to 69 years inclusive will also be available to access the vaccine without charge. All persons aged over 70 already have access […]