Covid 19 & Flu Vaccine

This years Covid and Flu Vaccine campaign will start this year on September 25th in both our stores.

You can book your appointment today here on this website , by calling into our stores or phoning our stores.We will be taking drop in appointments but booked appointments will take precedence .Also to be sure there is a vaccinating Pharmacist in store it is better to book in advance. 

Phone Dublin Rd Store: 090 6477739

          Monksland Store: 090 6490242

School Bookings:

• The nasal Flu Vaccine is available FREE of charge to all children from 2 to 17 years of age. 

• Our Trained Pharmacist Vaccinator can attend your school for a vaccine clinic .

Corporate Bookings:

What better way to look after the health and welfare of your staff by having a vaccine clinic day in your workplace.

If you are a school principle or have responsibility for your staff's health and wellbeing get in touch with Paul today at cunninghamspharmacyathlone@gmail.com

What is Flu?

The Flu is a highly contagious illness caused by the influenza virus. The virus infects your lungs and upper airways, which results in the characteristic symptoms of the flu such as a sudden high temperature, general aches and pains and a headache. The flu can make you feel extremely weak and you may find it difficult to even get out of bed. The symptoms of the flu come on suddenly generally last from three to seven days but  often leave people feeling drained and tired for a number of weeks.

Flu affects people of all ages. In some people flu can cause serious complications such as pneumonia. Some people are more at risk from Flu than others and that's why the state provides a FREE flu service to these people.

How does the Flu Vaccine work?

The flu vaccine helps your immune system produce antibodies to fight the influenza virus. If you have been vaccinated and you come into contact with the virus, these antibodies will attack it and stop you from getting sick.

You can get the flu vaccine for free if you:

• are 60 years of age and over
• are pregnant
• are a child aged 2 to 17 years 
• are an adult or child aged 6 months or older with a long-term health condition like
  • chronic heart disease, including acute coronary syndrome
  • chronic liver disease
  • chronic renal failure
  • chronic respiratory disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, moderate or severe asthma or bronchopulmonary dysplasia
  • chronic neurological disease including multiple sclerosis, hereditary and degenerative disorders of the central nervous system
  • diabetes mellitus
  • haemoglobinopathies
  • morbid obesity i.e. body mass index (BMI) over 40
  • immunosuppression due to disease or treatment (including treatment for cancer)
  • are a child with a moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorder such as cerebral palsy
• Born with Down syndrome
• Live in a nursing home or other long-term care facility
• Healthcare Worker
• Household Contact or carer of people who have underlying chronic health conditions or have Down Syndrome
• People who are in regular contact with pigs,poultry or waterfowl

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  Please note : Household contacts of the following groups are not entitled to a free flu vaccine :

  • Household contacts of People aged 65 years and older unless they have have a chronic health condition(listed above)

  • Household contacts of Pregnant women

  • Household contacts of children aged 2-17 years

  • Household contacts of healthcare workers or carers

  For anyone who does not fall into one of the above categories, or does not fall into an at risk category as stated by the HSE, a charge of €25 will apply per vaccine. 

Thanks for helping us to keep you safe this winter!