Public Health Mid-West is urging people in north Tipperary to get the flu vaccine

The Department of Public Health Mid-West is urging people in North Tipperary, Limerick and Clare to get the flu vaccine. 

They say there is evidence that flu is currently in circulation in the mid-west region, with cases increasing in recent weeks. 

Public Health Mid-West is reminding people that flu can have serious consequences for the most vulnerable in society. 

They say the following groups can avail of a free flu vaccine. 

• Aged 50 and older
• Aged less than 50 with a long term illness that increases your risk of developing complications of influenza
• Aged 2 to 17 years
• A healthcare worker
• Pregnant
• Living in a nursing home or other long-term care facility
• In regular contact with pigs, poultry or waterfowl

They also remind people to be vigilant for misinformation spread on social media. 

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