HSE South West press release: HSE South West offers free walk in children’s flu vaccine clinics in Cork

HSE South West press release: HSE South West offers free walk‑in children’s flu vaccine clinics in Cork

December 15, 2025

HSE South West will hold free walk‑in clinics offering the children’s nasal flu vaccine (LAIV) in Cork. These pop‑up clinics are designed to make vaccination more accessible for families during the busy festive period.

The LAIV (Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine) nasal spray is a quick, painless spray administered into each nostril, offering children aged 2–17 years effective protection against winter flu.

Dr. Rebecca Marshall, Specialist Registrar in Public Health Medicine, said: “Flu can be serious for children and those around them. These walk‑in clinics provide a convenient opportunity for parents to protect their children and help reduce the spread of flu in our communities.”

Clinic Details:

Friday December 19

1pm – 4pm Ballincollig Primary Care Centre, Room 201, 55 Old Fort Road, Ballincollig, Cork, P31 XN96

Monday December 22

11am – 3pm Ophthalmic Room, Dental Building, Skibbereen Community Hospital Grounds, Coolnagarrane, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, P81 E395

Monday December 22

9am – 3pm Meeting Room 1 & 2, First Floor, Baker’s Road, Gurranabraher, Cork, T23 V09X

Monday December 29

10am – 2pm Meeting Room 1 & 2, First Floor, Baker’s Road, Gurranabraher, Cork, T23 V09X

Monday December 29

11am – 3pm Bantry Vaccination Centre, Newtown East, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 H304