McCabes Pharmacy School Flu Vaccination Service are delighted to once again offer their on-site Flu vaccination service to both primary and secondary schools this Autumn/Winter 2024.
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About Flu
Flu is a highly contagious illness caused by the flu virus; in some children, Flu can lead to serious problems like pneumonia and bronchitis; over the last 10 years in Ireland almost 5,000 children were hospitalised because of Flu.

The Flu season begins in October and lasts until the end of April. Did you know children are twice as likely to get Flu than adults? They can also miss out on weeks of schools as the virus stays longer in their system compared to adults.

Children don’t often cover their mouth and nose when they cough and sneeze and so they can quickly spread the Flu virus amongst their classmates, family members and wider community.

Flu can have serious consequences for those with underlying health conditions; by enabling vaccination you are helping to protect vulnerable people in your community this Winter.

The HSE recommends children 2-17 years be vaccinated against the Flu virus. The vaccine is Free and is administered as a nasal spray. The nasal Flu vaccine is safe, painless and effective.

The health and well-being of students and staff are of paramount importance to us and by working together, we can create a safer and healthier environment for your school community, minimising the impact of Flu and ensuring uninterrupted learning.

Why partner with McCabes Pharmacy?

Expertise and Proven Success:
Our certified pharmacists are highly trained and adhere to the highest standards of safety and professionalism. We have extensive experience providing immunisation services in school settings and vaccinated over 100 schools nationwide last year.
We received very positive feedback from students, parents, and school staff alike.

Testimonials

“I just want to thank you very much for organising the vaccine session in our school. It was extremely professional and organised. The whole process was very efficient and didn't interfere in our day to day running. In terms of the two women who attended our school they were extremely professional and well organised, but they were exceptionally friendly and kind to each child as they carried out the vaccination.”
CBS Primary School Dundalk

“Thank you for all your help with our school and the flu vaccinations. It was great to get the service in the school and the staff and I really appreciate the service”.
Saplings School Mullingar

Convenience:
We understand the value of time in a school setting. By partnering with us, you can offer school facilitated on-site flu vaccinations for both students and staff, eliminating the need to travel elsewhere for vaccination. This ensures minimal disruption to the school schedule.

Parental Consent Management:
We take care of the logistics. We'll provide consent forms that can be easily shared with parents or guardians through your school's communication channels. Our process aligns with GDPR requirements, ensuring data privacy.
Join Us in Safeguarding Your School Community's Health:

To register your interest please email b>schools@mccabespharmacy.com

SOURCE: McCabes Pharmacy

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