Vaccinations & immunisation

Vaccination is among the most effective things general practice does. The practice delivers the routine schedules alongside seasonal and travel vaccination.

What this covers at our Naas clinic

The practice provides vaccination across the main programmes delivered in Irish general practice.

• Childhood immunisation under the national schedule
• 6-in-1, MMR, MenB, MenC, PCV and rotavirus vaccines
• Pre-school booster and school-age vaccination queries
• Seasonal influenza vaccination
• COVID-19 vaccination in line with current national guidance
• Pneumococcal vaccination for eligible adults
• Shingles vaccination discussion
• Travel vaccination and destination-specific advice
• Catch-up vaccination for children and adults behind schedule
• Vaccination records and certificates

What to expect

1. Booking

   Phone the practice on 045 850060. Tell reception which vaccination you need — travel vaccines in particular need planning time.

2. Before travel vaccines

   Book well ahead. Some travel vaccines need more than one dose over several weeks, and some need time to take effect before you fly.

3. On the day

   The clinician confirms what is due, checks there is no reason to postpone, and gives the vaccination. You may be asked to wait briefly afterwards.

4. Afterwards

   The vaccination is recorded on your notes and to the national register where applicable. You will be told about common expected effects and what would warrant contact.

Who this is for

Vaccination is available to patients registered with the practice, with eligibility for free vaccination depending on the programme.

• Babies and children following the national immunisation schedule
• Adults eligible for free seasonal flu vaccination
• Patients with long-term conditions in an at-risk group
• Anyone travelling and needing destination-specific vaccines
• Children or adults behind on the routine schedule

Travel vaccination — plan ahead

Travel vaccination is not a same-week service. Which vaccines you need depends on the destination, how long you are going for, what you will be doing there and your existing vaccination history. Some courses require multiple doses spread over weeks, and several need time after the final dose to become fully effective.

As a rule, contact the practice at least six to eight weeks before travelling. If you are going sooner than that, it is still worth phoning — partial protection is usually better than none, and advice on malaria prophylaxis and food and water precautions does not depend on lead time.