High Risk Groups

It is generally excepted that people with underlying medical conditions as listed below are at higher risk to develop one or more of the complications associated with the Swine Flu virus. The latest information indicates the development of Pulmonary Emboli or small clots in the lungs causing acute respiratory distress and failure.

Getting the Swine Flu vaccine will protect you from Swine Flu and will also stop it spreading to people around you. Most people worldwide have no immunity to Swine Flu. This is the reason why the HSE plans to vaccinate or citizens of the State. This will reduce the incidence of the viral to spread and will reduce the risk and complications caused by the virus.

Who will get the vaccine first?

Everyone will be offered the Swine Flu vaccine. The higher risk patients listed below as well as children are currently vaccinated.

Who is most at risk from Swine Flu?

  • The following people are most at risk and were vaccinated first
  • Pregnant women – from 14 weeks pregnant to 6 weeks after giving birth
  • Long-term Lung Disease (like Asthma and Cystic Fibrosis)
  • Long-term Heart Disease
  • Long-term Kidney Disease
  • Long-term Liver Disease
  • Long-term Neurological Disease (like MS, Cerebral Palsy)
  • Immunosuppression e.g. cancer treatment (and their household contacts)
  • Haemoglobinopathies (sickle cell anaemia and thallassemia major)
  • Diabetes
  • Morbid Obesity (check with your GP)

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WHO CAN MAKE AN APPOINTMENT NOW?

  • All age group patients and children can now book online for the swine flu vaccination
  • All high risk groups as listed above,
  • Partners, family, direct contacts with high risk patients as listed above.

Not all GP’s are taking part in the National Swine Flu vaccination campaign. This service is available to the General Public and any person from the General Public can avail of this service. The vaccinations for Swine flu are all free of charge.

Remember to have your PPS number readily available when attending the Clinic in Northside as a walk-in or when you book an online appointment.