Flu Vaccine and COVID-19 booster
2024/2025
Flu Vaccines and COVID-19 Booster Vaccines for Winter 2024 are now available.
The Flu Vaccine and the COVID-19 booster are 2 separate vaccines.
You can get both at the same time if you are due a COVID-19 booster dose.
Call reception to book an appointment.
(Please do not book a vaccination appointment if you have any flu-like / head-cold / respiratory or Covid-19 symptoms. You can book an appointment once you are 48 hours free of any respiratory symptoms.)
Free Flu Vaccines are available to all those over 60 years of age, all aged 2-17 years (nasal flu vaccine), healthcare workers, pregnant women, people who have health conditions which put them at higher risk of of flu, carers, and those living with someone who has a health condition that puts them at higher risk of flu.
See below for the list of health conditions which are included:
Chronic heart disease, including acute coronary syndrome
Chronic liver disease
Chronic kidney failure
Chronic respiratory disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, moderate or severe asthma, or bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Chronic neurological disease including multiple sclerosis, hereditary and degenerative disorders of the central nervous system
Down syndrome
Haemoglobinopathies
Immunosuppression due to disease or treatment (including asplenia or hyposplenism, and cancer)
Children with a moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorder such as cerebral palsy
Children on long-term aspirin therapy
Any condition that can compromise respiratory function, like spinal cord injury, seizure disorder or other neuromuscular disorder, especially people also attending special schools or day centres
Children's Flu Vaccine
This flu season, all children age 2 to 17 will be offered the nasal flu vaccine for free.
Booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
The protection from previous doses or a COVID-19 infection may weaken over time.
Booster doses help boost your antibodies and give you good protection from becoming seriously ill or needing to go to hospital if you get COVID-19.
Seasonal boosters are recommended for some people at higher risk of COVID-19 illness.
Who can get a seasonal booster?
You will be offered a booster dose if you are:
age 60 and older
age 18 to 59 living in a long-term care facility
age 6 months to 59 years with a weak immune system
age 6 months to 59 years with a condition that puts you at high risk of serious illness from COVID-19
a healthcare worker
pregnant - booster doses needed during pregnancy
If you're age 18 to 59 and not in one of the groups above, you can still request a vaccine. Contact reception to inquire.
You can get your COVID-19 booster and flu vaccine at the same time.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of GP services. You can get advice and treatment for a wide range of common and less common medical symptoms and illnesses.
Primary Health Care Services
Antenatal &
Postnatal Care
Immunisations & Vaccinations
A modern, welcoming facility providing high quality GP care
At Tuam Family Practice we offer a broad range of general practice services to all age groups in a purpose-built setting, with caring and understanding staff. We strive to be holistic in our approach to treating patients. The surgery is located on the ground floor of Tuam Primary Care Centre, with wheelchair access and plenty of free parking. To book an appointment please call us on 093 70494 or click on the button below.
How to Find Us
Our surgery is located at Sean Purcell road in the centre of Tuam. If you would like to book an appointment please call our friendly team which are alway happy to help you with your queries.
Location
Primary Care Centre
Sean Purcell Road
Tuam
Co. Galway
H54 DT61
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
09.00 - 13.00
14.00 - 17.00
(Closed for lunch from 1-2pm)
Emergencies may be accommodated between 9am - 6pm (Mon to Fri)
Outside of theses hours Westdoc provides an out-of-hours service for urgent cases. The service is strictly by appointment and appointments can be made by phoning WESTDOC 0818 360 000.
. If you have a medical card please take it to your appointment. It is also helpful to bring a list of any medication you are on. Westdoc is also based in Tuam Primary Care Centre.
↗ Click on the map marker above to get directions to our practice