Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 October 2019
158. Deputy Hildegarde Naughton asked the Minister for Health if a general practice which accepts medical card patients is allowed impose an administrative charge of €20 when administering the flu vaccine to a person over 65 years of age who is in possession of a medical card or general practitioner visit card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43748/19]
View answerThe seasonal flu vaccine is recommended for adults in an at-risk group including pregnant women and children aged 10 years or older, who can get the flu vaccine either from a GP or pharmacist. Younger children in an at-risk group can get the flu vaccine from their GP.
The vaccine and consultation are free for those with a medical card or GP visit card, whether provided by a GP or a pharmacist. For those who do not have a medical card or GP visit card, the vaccine is free but they may be charged for a consultation fee.
