Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2017
193. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Health the reason a doctor in County Limerick is charging €15 for the flu vaccine to persons with medical cards and to persons over 70 years of age. [41143/17]
View answerThe HSE provides the flu and pneumococcal vaccines free of charge for all those in the at-risk groups. Those aged 18 years or older in the at-risk groups may attend either their GP or pharmacist for vaccination and those under 18 years should attend their GP. The vaccine and consultation are free for those with a Medical Card or a GP Visit Card. Those without a Medical Card or a GP Visit Card will be charged a consultation fee.
