Flu is an unpleasant diseasee for the majority of people , but for some it is a serious , life – threatening illeness that may lead to hospitalization , Every year between 200 and 500 people in Ireland die from this diseaes , most of them are elderly , this is why it is so important if you qualify for the Flu vaccine should do so as soon as it is given to you .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This year , it is recommmended to take a free in Flu vaccine for the following groups :<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People aged 65 and over 65 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Health care workers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Children between 2 and 17 years old <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At any stage of preganacy for people with certain medical conditions that put them at increased risk of complications from the flu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Irish Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we come out of the worst of the Corona virus pandemic , it is necessary to bear in mind that there are other viruses that can lead to heavy losses in society , including the Flu virus , so we urge people especially the elderly , to protect themselves from Flu this winter by receiving a free Flu vaccine .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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