Flu + COVID-19 Booster Autumn/Winter Vaccination Service

Selected StayWell Pharmacies are now participating in the Flu and COVID-19 Booster Autumn/Winter Vaccination Programme for the 2024/2025 season.

This autumn/winter, both the flu and COVID-19 viruses are expected to circulate. Flu and COVID-19 are caused by different viruses, but both can cause serious illness. The flu vaccine does not protect against COVID-19. That is why it is important that if you have had a COVID-19 vaccine you should still get your flu vaccine. Both flu and COVID-19 vaccines will be available from participating StayWell Pharmacies and can be given at the same time.

If you fall into the cohort of people currently eligible to receive your vaccine, you may avail of getting your COVID-19 vaccine and flu vaccine at the same time. They will be given in the opposite arms.

You can now register on the online waitlist for flu & COVID-19 vaccines for selected StayWell Pharmacies* by clicking on the “Book Now” button. For any StayWell Pharmacy not offering online registrations you can register in-store or by calling the pharmacy.

Can I get a COVID-19 booster and flu vaccine at the same time?

Yes – we will administer the vaccines into different limbs, i.e., the left and the right arm to reduce the risk of side effects

How soon will I be protected against both COVID-19 and Flu?

The flu vaccine and COVID-19 vaccine both start to work within 2 weeks. Please note that you may still contact both of these viruses despite being vaccinated however your symptoms are likely to be mild.

*Subject to availability, eligibility, participating StayWell Pharmacies & maybe subject to charge flu vaccines only if you do not meet the HSE eligibility criteria