Alan Farrell
Ceist:1418. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Health the measures being considered to encourage maximum take-up of the 2021 winter flu vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42893/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
1418. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Health the measures being considered to encourage maximum take-up of the 2021 winter flu vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42893/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe HSE is in the advanced stages of planning the 2021/2022 Influenza Vaccination programme. It is anticipated immunisations will begin in early October and will be available free of charge to adults in specified at-risk groups and children aged from 2 to 17 years of age.
As this is a service matter, I have asked the Health Service Executive to respond to the deputy directly, as soon as possible.