{"id":195018,"date":"2025-12-16T17:14:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T17:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/195018\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T17:14:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T17:14:29","slug":"urgent-flu-warning-free-flu-vaccine-clinics-in-limerick-for-under-18s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/195018\/","title":{"rendered":"Urgent Flu Warning: Free flu vaccine clinics in Limerick for under 18’s"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n It takes about two weeks for the vaccine to provide protection, making this week crucial to keep Granny and Grandad safe for Christmas.\n <\/p>\n

The HSE is reporting an alarming surge in flu cases, with over 500 people now hospitalised nationwide. The current flu outbreak is causing a strain on the public hospital system’s Emergency Departments.<\/p>\n

Cases have doubled across Limerick, Clare, and Tipperary in the past week, leading to hospital visitor restrictions.<\/p>\n

Parents are strongly urged to bring their children aged 2 to 17 for the free nasal spray flu vaccine immediately. It takes about two weeks for the vaccine to provide protection, making this week crucial to ensure safety before Christmas.<\/p>\n

Dr Breda Cosgrove, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, noted: “We are seeing a big rise in flu cases… Vaccinating your child will protect them against what can be a nasty illness… and will also help protect more vulnerable family members such as grandparents and small babies.\u201d<\/p>\n

Free Walk-in Children\u2019s Flu Vaccine Clinics (Ages 2-17)<\/p>\n

No appointment is needed for these free clinics.<\/p>\n

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Time<\/p>\n

Location<\/p>\n

Town<\/p>\n

Eircode<\/p>\n

Sat Dec 13th<\/p>\n

09:30 \u2013 16:00<\/p>\n

Dooradoyle Health Centre<\/p>\n

Limerick<\/p>\n

V94 A6RX<\/p>\n

Tues Dec 16th<\/p>\n

12:00 \u2013 18:00<\/p>\n

Primary Care Centre, 22A Mitchel St<\/p>\n

Thurles<\/p>\n

E41 K4C2<\/p>\n

Wed Dec 17th<\/p>\n

12:00 \u2013 18:00<\/p>\n

Primary Care Centre, Station Rd<\/p>\n

Ennis<\/p>\n

V95 TY4E<\/p>\n

Thur Dec 18th<\/p>\n

12:00 \u2013 18:00<\/p>\n

Ballynanty Health Centre, Kileely Rd<\/p>\n

Limerick<\/p>\n

V94 V280<\/p>\n

Important Information<\/p>\n

Why Vaccinate? Flu can lead to serious complications in children, like pneumonia. Vaccinating them significantly reduces the risk of transmission to high-risk family members.<\/p>\n

Healthcare Staff: Nursing Homes Ireland has expressed concern about the low uptake of flu vaccines among healthcare staff and is urging all personnel to get the jab.<\/p>\n

Alternatives: If you cannot attend a clinic, your child can still get the free flu vaccine at participating pharmacies and GP surgeries.<\/p>\n

For more details on the Children\u2019s Flu Vaccine, visit\u00a0this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The children\u2019s flu vaccine is one part of a broad HSE flu vaccination programme for all ages. For details, visit the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme 2025\/2026\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n

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