Vaccination

The flu vaccine protects effectively against influenza. The flu is an acute viral infection that usually spreads through droplets released by sneezing or coughing. The disease is extremely dangerous for infants, young children, the elderly and people with chronic diseases.

We recommend that both adults and children starting from 6 months of age get vaccinated every autumn against seasonal flu outbreaks.

All vaccinations done at Confido are recorded in your vaccination passport, which we ask you to take with you when you come to get vaccinated. If necessary, we will issue a new vaccination passport for an additional fee (€10).

For the 2024/2025 season, the following groups are eligible for free flu vaccinations under the national immunisation programme:

• children aged 6 months to 7 years (inclusive)
• children over 7 years old who are at risk due to medical conditions (such as heart and vascular disease, oncological disease, immunodeficiency, diabetes or obstructive lung disease)
• pregnant women
• people aged 60 and over
• people receiving general or special care services or community living services
• People in high-risk groups are not compensated for the cost of the vaccine or the fees for its administration.

A nasal flu vaccine will also be available for children from the second half of October 2024. This is a paid vaccine, not covered by the national system.