Flu Vaccine in Ashbourne, Co. Meath | Flu Injections

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We can offer a variety of vaccinations at RocDoc (please see travel vaccines and childhood immunisations sections) and also the Flu vaccine. If you are unsure if we can offer the vaccine you require please contact us.

The flu is a highly infective respiratory infection that is self-limiting and usually last 2-7 days. It make you feel…….well let’s be honest…..CRAP.

It regularly gets mixed up with a common cold or “man flu” however is far more sever. It is caused by the Influenza virus which has many strains.

It is not any worse in the high risk groups such as the very young / old or patients with certain medical conditions, however it causes more complications for these groups. These groups sometimes end up in hospital or indeed dying as a result of the Flu infection causing complications.

FAQ

What is the flu and how can I catch it?

The flu is a highly infectious respiratory infection that is self-limiting and usually last 2-7 days and can make you feel, rubbish! It regularly gets mixed up with a common cold but is far more severe and is caused by the Influenza virus of which there are many strains.

It is not any worse in the high risk groups such as the very young or very old, however it can cause more complications for these groups who can end up in hospital in indeed dying as a result of the Flu infection causing complications.

You can’t blame others if you catch it! It is spread easily through coughing and sneezing directly or from coming into contact with contaminated surfaces. You can also spread it for the first few days before you even know you have it.

Signs and symptoms

Sore throat
Fever – sudden onset
Muscular pain
Headaches
Fatigue
Exhaustion
Cough
Runny nose

Misconceptions

The flu vaccine DOES NOT contain any live virus
You cannot get the Flu as a result of getting the vaccine
Man flu is far worse than any other type of Flu and they should always be given extra special care during this very serious illness………
Flu and the common cold are very different and when someone states they have a touch of flu they mean they have the common cold
The flu vaccine does not protect you against any other type of viral infection such as the common cold…..you can still get the common cold…so don’t blame the vaccine for not working
There is no guarantee you won’t get the Flu if you have had the vaccine but is does reduce the chance by around 75%
Last year’s vaccine is no good this year as the flu is great at mutating. Each year the vaccine is updated with the latest strains if applicable.

Who should get the flu vaccine?

Everyone, but if you’re in the below mentioned high risk groups we would highly recommend you to get it.

Anyone over 65
Pregnant women (in any stage of pregnancy)
Anyone over 6 months old with a long-term condition such as diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease or heart or chest problems
Anyone over 6 months old with asthma who has needed treatment with steroid inhalers or tablets, or who has had a flare-up needing hospital admission in the past
Anyone who has had a stroke or a TIA (sometimes called a ‘mini stroke’)
People undergoing medical treatment which may affect their immune system, or who have a medical condition which could affect their immune system, like HIV
People with a condition of the nervous system such as multiple sclerosis (MS) or cerebral palsy
Frontline health or social care workers
Anyone who gets a carer’s allowance, or who is a main carer for an elderly or disabled person
Anyone with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 40
Residents of nursing homes and other long stay institutions
People with regular close contact with poultry, water fowl or pigs

When should I get the vaccine?

September or October is the best time each year but you can get it anytime

Testimonials

Excellent trouble free service. Thanks to Makiesse for helping me with on the customer help chat with some queries I had- lovely to deal with and sorted out my queries very quickly and professionally
Caitriona Higgins
7/08/2022
Had a great experience both on site and when using the chat option on web site where all queries were promptly answered by Makiesse. Would recommend
Nigel Foley
7/03/2022
The facility at the Shannon Airport absolutely wonderful! I was a late walk since I and had just landed . I wanted to get the test done before my early next day departure. Nothing on my phone worked the way I wanted, but the 3 lady’s T,L, and L ( first letter of each their first name) walked me through the process! They even left little after official closing, to make sure I had the results.
They went way above and beyond their responsibilities!
Thank you , Thank you!
John Kappeyne van de Coppello
6/11/2022
Testing Center, took us in almost 2 hours earlier than our scheduled time which we were really grateful for. Otherwise we would’ve missed our flight. We got our test results in about 10 minutes! Very smooth easy transaction.
Lisa Brown-Hite
6/04/2022
I spoke with Makiesse changing my appointment for more than 30 min, with out her help I couldn't make it change my appointment, she is a credit for RocDoc. well done Makiesse you are well trained customer service.
Asmerom Haile
5/27/2022
My wife and I arrived in Dublin in the evening and we had an afternoon flight to the United States the next day. I was having difficulty finding a testing center that would provide express return results for Covid. I finally found RocDoc and set up an appointment for the next morning for us both. The team was very friendly and efficient, we both had our tests done in 10 minutes and we had the results back in about an hour. A worker even called a taxi for us. They were great and helped in a stressful situation.
Chaz
5/09/2022
Excellent service from start to finish. They saw me super quickly. I had booked the wrong test but they kindly explained to me how to fix it and helped me through it. Seen super quickly. All of the staff were very polite and the rest didn’t hurt a bit (first time ever that it didn’t hurt me). Really nice. Then I couldn’t access my document but within a minute Makiesse in the chat sorted it out and sent it to me. I’m so happy from start to finish. Quick, clean, kind staff and competent. Some of the reviews here had worried me but I wanted to say that I’m glad I used them and will use them again. Thank you all.
nic c
5/07/2022
it was very easy. clinic is right next to the terminal at shannon airport. we went in, and Liz was super helpful in scheduling us for appointments. She helped us set up online accounts, and even walked back to the terminal with us to where there was wifi to help.us complete the booking. the next day we showed up and were in and out and on our way in less than 15 minutes.
Daniel McCarville
4/02/2022
The people on chat were very helpful and informative. When I realized I set the wrong date for the test I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to change the date. Sydney, through the chat, changed it for me in less than a minute and was very friendly. Thank you, Sydney!
Kathleen Leary
3/21/2022
The two lads that helped me were incredible (at check in and doing the test). The results were faster than I could have imagined. It was a little more expensive than I would have hoped, but I would pay double knowing what I know now.
SOS Golf Tour
3/09/2022

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