This comes as the HSE's autumn-winter programme begins
The rollout started yesterday, with free Covid and flu shots now available in GP offices, pharmacies and vaccination centres nationwide.
Dr. Lucy Jessop, Consultant in Public Health Medicine with the HSE, says while a large amount of those aged over 65 will receive the vaccines, we cannot forget about the young at risk.
She's urging parents to make sure their children and teens are protected:

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