Information material: Flu

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At-risk group leaflet English (1,529kb) | Irish (316kb) | Arabic (328kb) | Simplified Chinese (1,157kb) | Polish (333kb) | Romanian (324kb) | Russian (319kb) | Ukrainian (303kb)

Healthcare worker leaflet - English (710kb) | Irish (271kb) | Arabic (319kb) | Simplified Chinese (926kb) | Polish (286kb) | Romanian (288kb) | Russian (254kb) | Ukrainian (267kb)

Children 2-17 leaflet - English (1063kb) | Irish (319kb) | Arabic (323kb) | Simplified Chinese (1,048kb) | Polish (363kb) | Romanian (366kb) | Russian (299kb) | Ukrainian (278kb)

Pregnancy Leaflet - English (1,504kb) | Irish (297kb) | Arabic (321kb) | Simplified Chinese (1,141kb) | Polish (337kb) | Romanian (297kb) | Russian (282kb) | Ukrainian (284kb)

Watch this short video on why it is important pregnant women get the flu vaccine (Romanian)

Clinic Poster - English (342kb), Irish (339kb)
Health and care worker poster - English (1,144kb), Irish (6,022kb)
Poster for people recommended the flu vaccine - English (412kb), Irish (6,022kb)
Post vaccination advice (LAIV) - English (172kb), Irish (69.3kb)
Algorithm (All) (160kb)
Algorithm (Children) (198kb)
Medicine Protocols and Training Materials
HSELand e-Learning Modules: Search for "Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV)" and "Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine (QIV)"
Giving IM Injections

Watch this short video showing how to administer LAIV vaccine to children:

NIAC - Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland (rcpi.ie)
HPRA licensed vaccine information Read the patient information leaflet (PIL) and summary of product characteristics (SmPC) about
- LAIV: Trivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine, nasal application for those aged 2-17 years.
  Brand available: Fluenz nasal spray suspension influenza vaccine (live attenuated, nasal) manufactured by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) DAC
- QIV: Injectable inactivated quadrivalent influenza vaccine available for all other eligible populations including those eligible children (aged 2-17 years) with contraindications to LAIV (QIV is licensed for those 6 months of age and older).
  Brands available: Influvac Tetra manufactured by Viatris and Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur
Seasonal Influenza (Health Protection Surveillance Centre)
Pregnancy Guidance for Seasonal Influenza (Health Protection Surveillance Centre)
The Pink Book 13th edition (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination for Pregnant Women (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
The Green Book, Influenza Chapter (GOV.UK: Influenza)

This page was updated on 10 September 2024