Increase in cases of Whooping Cough (pertussis)
There has been an increase in the number of cases of Whooping Cough in recent months. So far in 2013 there have been more than 130 cases of whooping cough and there was over 450 cases in 2012. Most cases have been in babies less than 6 months of age and sadly two babies died […]
Read More »Information for Patients about Medical Cards & Services available from HSE
General Medical Services (GMS) People who are unable without undue hardship to arrange general practitioner medical and surgical services for themselves and their dependants may be granted a medical card and receive a free general medical service. Drugs, medicines and appliances supplied under the Scheme are provided through retail pharmacies. In most cases the Doctor […]
Read More »FLU VACCINE 2013-2014
The Influenza Vaccination will be available in Athboy Family Practice on 27/09/2013 It is very important that at risk patients ensure they receive the vaccination before any potential outbreak of seasonal flu. Our arrangements for administration will be as follows: The flu vaccine will be available without appointment on a walk in basis on […]
Read More »PRESCHOOL BOOSTERS
The HSE have decided to undertake the vaccination of children starting school this Autumn .This means that going forward , children will receive this vaccine at school and not at the GP surgeries. We regret any inconvenience this change may cause our patients but it beyond our control.
Read More »What is the single best thing we can do for our health?
A Doctor-Professor answers the old question “What is the single best thing we can do for our health” in a completely new way. Dr. Mike Evans is founder of the Health Design Lab at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto, and […]
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