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2nd in our "Get the flu vaccine.....not the flu!" series - Book your flu jab today

Posted by Eamonn Brady on

Get the flu vaccine...not the flu! Part 2   Influenza (flu) is a highly infectious acute respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It can affect people of any age. The seasonal flu vaccine (flu jab) protects against 4 strains of flu virus. These are the strains most likely to be circulating this flu season. You can get the flu vaccination your GP surgery or local pharmacy. The flu vaccine is free if you have medical card or doctor visit card. It is also free if you are over 65, for children under 12, people with long-term illness, pregnant women, and...

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First of 3 articles with info on the "flu" and how to prevent it this flu season

Posted by Eamonn Brady on

Get the flu vaccine...not the flu! Part 1 Eamonn Brady is a pharmacist and the owner of Whelehans Pharmacies, Pearse St and Clonmore, Mullingar. If you have any health questions e-mail them to info@whelehans.ie   Influenza (flu) is a highly infectious acute respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. It can affect people of any age. The seasonal flu vaccine for 2021/22 protects against 4 strains of flu virus. These are the strains most likely to be circulating this flu season. You can get the flu vaccination your GP surgery or local pharmacy. The flu vaccine is free if you have...

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