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Patient Council Encourage Vaccine Uptake Among Healthcare Workers and the Public

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Pictured at the staff vaccination clinic at University Hospital Limerick were Janet Grene and John Hannafin, both of the Patient Council, and staff vaccinator Ann Noonan

November 29, 2025. Members of the public are being encouraged to protect themselves and others by getting vaccinated for flu and Covid-19 this winter.

John Hannafin, Chairman of the UL Hospitals Group Patient Council, said both vaccines were free for recommended groups.

“Both flu and COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for people aged 60 and over, healthcare workers, anyone who is pregnant or has a long-term health condition. Both vaccines are available from participating GPs and pharmacies and can be given at the same time.”

Mr Hannafin was speaking as he attended one of the many healthcare worker vaccination clinics taking place at University Hospital Limerick and other acute and community healthcare facilities across the HSE Mid West.

HSE vaccination teams will also provide both vaccines for people living in residential care facilities including nursing homes as well as to housebound patients.

“I was encouraged to see so many healthcare workers taking up the offer of a vaccine at UHL. Members of the public can also play their part by getting vaccinated for both flu and Covid-19. In so doing, they are protecting themselves and the most vulnerable by decreasing demand on our health services in the coming weeks,” Mr Hannafin said.

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