Free flu vaccine clinic for children

HSE MID WEST is holding a free walk-in clinic in Thurles, next Tues-day afternoon, 20th January, where parents can bring children (aged 2-17 years) for the nasal spray flu vaccine to ensure they’re protected against flu as they settle into to school for the New Year.

There is no appointment needed, and arrangements for the clinic are as follows:

• Tuesday January 20 ¦ 1-6pm ¦ Thurles Primary Care Centre, 22A Mitchel Street, Thurles, Tipperary E41 K4C2

Dr Breda Cosgrove, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, HSE Mid West, described the vaccine for children as a “quick, easy, pain-free spray up the nose” and encouraged all parents of children who are not yet vaccinated to bring them to the clinic on Tuesday, January 20.

Dr Cosgrove said: “It’s important to be aware of the risks of flu, particularly for children, who can spread flu easily, and are returning to school this week."