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Meningococcal B

May 15, 2018  |   Posted by :   |   Information For Patients,Latest News   |   Comments Off on Meningococcal B

Meningococcal B vaccine is available at Athboy Family Practice Please contact our Practice Nurse to discuss.   What is meningococcal disease? Meningococcal disease is a serious illness caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. This bacterial infection can cause meningitis (inflammation of the lining around the brain) and septicaemia (blood poisoning). There are different groups of […]

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Cervical Check screening

May 10, 2018  |   Posted by :   |   Information For Patients,Latest News   |   Comments Off on Cervical Check screening

CervicalCheck (The National Cervical Screening Programme) provides free regular smear tests to women aged 25 to 60 if you’re in the age range, take advantage of this free service. A smear test is a quick and simple procedure and is the most effective way to detect pre-cancerous changes in the cells of the cervix. It’s […]

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