Concern has been raised over the pressure that will come on hospital services from the coming flu season combined with the current threat of COVID-19.
Vulnerable members of the public are being told that it’s more important now than ever to get the flu vaccine, although it is not expected to be available for a number of weeks.
It will, however, be made available to children for the first time, via a nasal spray.
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Shannon Pharmacist Feidhlim Hillery expects the uptake of the vaccine to increase this year.
