Free GP Care for children Under 6 has finally arrived!
Parents can sign up on-line with 5 easy steps. The HSE will then email us for final approval.
Kathleen Lynch TD Minister of State, Department of Health and Dr William Lynch Enniscorthy pictured at the 3rd Practice Topics In Primary Care Meeting recently in Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre. The meeting is part of a Meeting Series aimed at Primary Care and Community Care Healthcare Professionals. This educational initiative is a collaboration between Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre, Living Health Clinic , Mitchelstown and is supported by the HSE and Irish College of General Practitioners.
Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral infection of a nerve and the skin supplied by the nerve. It is caused by the varicella-zoster (chicken pox) virus which lies dormant from childhood.
The symptoms of shingles include a blistering skin rash and pain. It occurs in the area of skin supplied by the infected nerve which is usually on the trunk may involve the eye and facial area. Pain (post herpetic neuralgia – PHN) may last for months or years even after the rash has healed and is very debilitating and affects quality of life.
Shingles occurs at any age, but the over 50s are considered at greatest risk . A vaccine against the varicella-zoster virus has become available in Ireland and is highly effective in preventing shingles and its associated complications.
In the UK there is a mass immunisation programme for the over 70s which is funded by the NHS which started in 2013. It is hoped that the HSE will provide a similar service in the coming years.
Enniscorthy Medical Centre is pleased to announced that Zostavax is available for all patients over the age of 50 years.
For more information on Zostavax telephone 053 92 39512 or complete the On-line Contact Form.
Cost €250.
Ebola continues to be a serious public health problem in West Africa although there has been success with Nigeria declaring Ebola-free recently.
If you are worried you have contracted Ebola because you have returned from a high risk area or been in direct contact with a person who has contracted Ebola, you should telephone your GP or local Emergency Department for advice.
DO NOT VISIT your GP or Emergency Department unless you have been advised to do so by the health facility concerned!
Enniscorthy Medical Centre now provides the CoaguChek© XS Plus System for Warfarin (INR) monitoring.
It is used to monitor oral anticoagulation therapy – determine the INR value immediately from a single drop of capillary whole blood.
It is generally more convenient and time-efficient than attending a hospital anti-coagulation clinic. You will have the INR result immediately and the dose of warfarin can be adjusted if necessary. This can be useful if you are due to attend your dentist or have hospital day surgery.
Telephone 053 92 39512 for an appointment.
Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a severe, often fatal illness, with a case fatality rate of up to 90%. It is one of the world’s most virulent diseases.The infection is transmitted by direct contact with the blood, body fluids and tissues of infected animals or people.
Travel to and from Ebola-affected countries is low risk Here is what you need to know
HAVS, also known as vibration white finger, results from the frequent and prolonged use of vibrating hand tools such as electric drills, sanders, scrabblers, chainsaws, strimmers, pneumatic drills as well as holding on to machinery and plant that vibrates such as lawnmowers and vibrating plates.
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It is thought to be due to damage of small blood vessels and nerve endings in the fingers and can affect up to 1 in 10 of power tool users.
Symptoms include altered sensation, pins and needles, pain and loss of power in the fingers and hand. In severe cases the injury can lead to serious injury to the finger tips.
areful history detailing prolonged and frequent exposure to vibration is highly suggestive of HAVs, however testing grip strength, testing respond to cold exposure, Doppler blood flow tests and examination of fine hand movements may be needed to confirm the diagnosis of HAVS.
If you would like further information contact WorkHealth on 0221324556656 or complete the On-Line Contact Form
Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a severe, often fatal illness, with a case fatality rate of up to 90%. It is one of the world’s most virulent diseases.The infection is transmitted by direct contact with the blood, body fluids and tissues of infected animals or people.
If you are aged 25 or over, all you need is to to book an appointment with one of our highly trained nurses at Whitemill Medical Centre Wexford. This is a free service for all patients with your PPS number. Contact reception on 053 92 39512.
Click on the following link for further information:
From September the Seasonal Flu Vaccine will be available at Whitemill Medical Centre.
Who is at risk?
Yearly influenza epidemics can seriously affect all populations, but the highest risk of complications occur among children younger than age 2 years, adults aged 65 years or older, pregnant women, and people of any age with certain medical conditions, such as chronic heart, lung, kidney, liver, blood or metabolic diseases (such as diabetes), or weakened immune systems.
WHO recommends annual vaccination for:
No appointment is necessary if you attend in the afternoon!
Click on the following link for more information WHO Fact Sheet 2014
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