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

Seasonal flu vaccine offer now available for poultry farmers and processors

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is offering a free seasonal flu vaccine this winter to those at risk of exposure to avian (bird) flu. While the vaccine doesn't protect against bird flu, it can reduce the risk of a new flu virus forming which could happen if someone is exposed to flu and bird flu at the same time. In line with advice issued by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) and the Department of Health policy, the flu vaccine is being offered to people who handle and work with poultry, including people processing poultry, egg sorting or who have direct exposure to

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