Free Flu Vaccine Clinics for children in Thurles next Tuesday
Published: 13 January 2026
Updated: 14 January 2026
HSE Mid West is holding a free walk-in clinic in Thurles, next Tuesday afternoon, 20th January, where parents can bring children (aged 2-17 years) for the nasal spray flu vaccine to ensure they’re protected against flu as they settle into to school for the New Year.
There is no appointment needed, and arrangements for the clinic are as follows:
- Tuesday Jan 20th ¦ 1300-1800 ¦ Thurles Primary Care Centre, 22A Mitchel Street, Thurles, Tipperary, E41 K4C2
Dr Breda Cosgrove, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, HSE Mid West, described the vaccine for children as a “quick, easy, pain-free spray up the nose” and encouraged all parents of children who are not yet vaccinated to bring them to the clinic on Tuesday 20th January.
Dr Cosgrove said:
“It’s important to be aware of the risks of flu, particularly for children, who can spread flu easily, and are returning to school this week. This simple nasal spray vaccine will protect not only your child, but also other members of your family who are vulnerable to flu, such as grandparents, babies and pregnant women.”
For more information on the nasal spray vaccine for children, visit this page.
The children’s flu vaccine is one part of a broad HSE flu vaccination programme for all ages. For details, visit the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme 2025/2026 here
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