Adult Vaccines & Immunisations

 

We routinely provide the following vaccines for adults:

  • Flu
  • Pneumococcal Disease
  • Hepatitis B
  • HPV (for people with HIV and MSM)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
  • Travel Vaccines

To book a vaccination, please contact reception to arrange an appointment with the nurse. Some vaccines may have specific booking instructions, which will be listed where relevant.

Flu Vaccine

Flu (influenza) is a contagious viral illness that spreads easily through droplets released when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Most people recover within a week, but flu can be more serious for those at higher risk.

Flu vaccines offer effective protection, although immunity decreases over time and flu strains change each year. For this reason, people at higher risk are encouraged to receive the vaccine annually.

At‑Risk Groups

  • The flu vaccine is recommended for:
  • People aged 65 and over
  • Pregnant women
  • Adults and children with long‑term medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, liver or kidney disease, cancer, chronic lung disease including COPD or asthma, neurological conditions)
  • People with weakened immune systems
  • Individuals with a BMI over 40
  • People with Down syndrome
  • Residents of nursing homes or long‑stay facilities
  • Healthcare workers
  • Carers and household contacts of people at medical risk
  • People who have regular close contact with poultry, waterfowl, or pigs

Important: Household contacts of people aged 65+ (who do not also have a chronic condition), pregnant women, children aged 2–17, or healthcare workers/carers are not eligible for the free HSE flu vaccine and must obtain it privately.

You should not receive the flu vaccine if you have had a severe allergic reaction to a previous dose or any component of the vaccine, or if you are taking certain combination checkpoint inhibitor medicines. Vaccination should be postponed if you have a fever above 38°C.

For information on children’s flu vaccines, please see Childhood Care & Immunisations.

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Pneumococcal Vaccine

Pneumococcal disease can cause serious illness and is particularly dangerous for young children, older adults, and people with certain medical conditions. The PPV23 vaccine is recommended for:

  • Everyone aged 65 and over
  • Individuals aged 2+ with chronic medical conditions (lung, heart, liver, kidney, neurological disease)
  • Children aged 2–5 with a history of invasive pneumococcal disease
  • People with coeliac disease or Down syndrome
  • Individuals with cochlear implants or scheduled for implantation
  • People with weakened immune systems
  • People with HIV
  • Individuals without a functioning spleen
  • People with CSF leaks or intracranial shunts
  • PPV23 is not recommended for healthy children or adults who are at low risk.

Useful links

Pneumococcal Vaccine for people at risk.

 

 

Disclaimer
This page provides general information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. While we aim to keep content up to date, errors may occur. Please discuss any health concerns with your GP. If you have suggestions or updates that may help others, feel free to contact us.