Flu vaccine to be extended to everyone aged 50 to 64 years

From Wednesday 15 January 2025, the seasonal flu vaccination will also be available for everyone aged 50 to 64 years of age. The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who is eligible for vaccination to take up the offer when invited, particularly those at greatest risk as flu continues to circulate at high levels. Those who are at greatest risk and are currently eligible to get the flu vaccine are advised to make arrangements now to get it ahead of an anticipated increase in demand when availability is expanded on 15 January. Dr Joanne McClean, Director of Public Health at the Public

Open letter from the Public Health Agency to people ‘at risk’ regarding the winter vaccines

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is encouraging people who fall into an ‘at risk’ group to take up the offer of the winter vaccinations. All individuals in clinical risk groups who are aged from six months to 65 years, as well as those aged 65 years and older, are advised to receive the seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines. If you are ‘at risk’, either due to older age, a health condition, medical treatment or pregnancy, you are at increased chance of becoming seriously unwell if you contract flu or COVID-19. These viruses tend to circulate at higher levels during the winter months. Vaccines are

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