Yes, you can get your flu vaccine at Murphy's Pharmacy, 48 North Main Street, Cork City, Cork, T12 R286. It is free for people eligible under the HSE programme, and €30 privately for everyone else. Book online, call (021) 427 4121 or just call in.
Who gets the flu vaccine free?
Under the HSE seasonal flu programme, the vaccine is free from pharmacies for groups at higher risk. For the 2026/27 season these include:
- adults aged 60 and over
- people aged 18–59 with a long-term medical condition, such as chronic heart, lung, kidney, liver or neurological disease, diabetes or a weakened immune system
- pregnant women, at any stage of pregnancy
- healthcare workers, and carers of people in at-risk groups
- children aged 2–17, as a nasal spray
The HSE confirms the list each autumn. Check hse.ie or ask us if you're not sure.
The nasal spray vaccine for children
We give the children's nasal spray flu vaccine at Murphy's. Please let us know in advance, by booking or calling (021) 427 4121, so we can have it ready for your child.
If you're not in an eligible group
Anyone aged 18 or over can have a private flu vaccine at Murphy's Pharmacy for €30. The vaccine and the appointment are the same.
How to book
- Book online and choose a time, call (021) 427 4121, or just call in.
- Come to the pharmacy at 48 North Main Street, Cork City. Your vaccine is given in our private consultation room.
- Wait about 15 minutes afterwards, then you're done. We record your vaccine with the HSE.
Why get vaccinated every year?
Flu viruses change and protection fades, so a new vaccine is made each season. Flu can cause serious illness, especially in older people and people with long-term conditions. The vaccine is the most effective way to protect yourself and the people around you.
Questions people ask
Is the flu vaccine free at Murphy's Pharmacy?
Yes, for anyone in an HSE-eligible group, including adults aged 60 and over, people with long-term conditions, pregnant women, healthcare workers and carers. Everyone else can have it privately for €30.
How much is the flu vaccine at a pharmacy in Cork?
At Murphy's Pharmacy it's free for people in HSE-eligible groups, and €30 privately for anyone else aged 18 or over.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk-ins are welcome, and we'll fit you in when a pharmacist is free. Booking online or by phone means no waiting.
How long does it take?
After your vaccine we ask you to wait about 15 minutes before you leave. We record your vaccine with the HSE.
Can my child get the nasal spray flu vaccine?
Yes. Please let us know in advance so we can have it ready.
Can I get the flu vaccine if I'm pregnant?
Yes. The HSE recommends the flu vaccine at any stage of pregnancy, and it is free.
Do you offer COVID-19 boosters?
Yes, we are offering COVID-19 boosters. Ask us when you book your flu vaccine.
Where is the pharmacy?
48 North Main Street, Cork City, Cork, T12 R286, in the city centre between the North Gate Bridge and Castle Street.