The Swine Flu Vaccine first became available in November 2009 and because the vaccine was delivered into Ireland in phases, we started giving the vaccine to the people who were more at risk from Swine Flu. We then moved through various groups, based on who needed vaccine most. The vaccine later became freely available to anyone aged over 6 months who wished to be protected from Swine Flu.
The main Vaccination Campaign came to an end on March 31 2010, but we still recommend that Pregnant Women, from 14 weeks to 6 weeks after birth, get the Swine Flu Vaccine. This is because, although the rate of illness in the community has decreased, we cannot rule out possible subsequent waves of this flu and it is also likely that the H1N1 swine lu virus will recirculate in next winter’s flu season. You can read questions and answers on the vaccine for pregnant women below.
| Who should now get Swine Flu vaccine? |
Where and When? |
I have questions about the vaccine? |
| Pregnant Women** |
GPs and Maternity Units, between 14 weeks pregnancy and 6 weeks after birth |
More details here
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You can read archives of the information we provided on vaccines for each of the other target groups at the links below.
* Risk conditions included: Long-term Lung Disease (like Asthma and Cystic Fibrosis), Long-term Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Neurological Disease (like MS, Cerebral Palsy), Immunosuppression e.g. cancer treatment (and their household contacts), Sickle Cell Anaemia, Thallassemia Major, Diabetes, Morbid Obesity
Last updated on: 01 / 04 / 2010