People are being reminded that there free walk-in flu vaccination clinics for all children aged 2-17 and the clinics are running in the Sligo Vaccination Centre this coming Sunday.
It’ll be open from 1.30 – 5.30pm and no appointment is needed.
In a statement, the HSE says that flu cases in children are rising and significant numbers of children have been hospitalised with flu already this winter. Getting the flu vaccine for your child is the best way to protect them from serious illness.
The children’s nasal spray flu vaccine is also available for free in participating GPs and pharmacies for children aged 2 – 17 until 23rd January.
Children under 16 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and please remember to bring your PPS number.
To check clinic times and for more information visit hse.ie/flu
