People over 60 are advised to get both flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
HSE Dublin and Midlands is launching its Winter Vaccination Programme.
Everyone aged 60 and over, people with certain underlying medical conditions, or a weakened immune system are recommended to avail of both the flu and Covid-19 vaccines.
Dr Ian Hosein is a Consultant Medical Microbiologist at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore.
He says there's many reasons why people should get their free vaccines:
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