CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR ARRANGEMENTS AT ATHBOY FAMILY PRACTICE
CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTS Christmas Eve (24th December) there will be a Walk in Surgery from 8am until 12pm with appointments only from 2pm until 5pm. Surgery will close on 24th December at 6pm and will re-open Thursday 27th December 2012 at 8am with a walk in surgery until 12pm and afternoon appointments only from 2pm to 5pm. On Friday […]
Read More »Increase in cases of Whooping Cough (pertussis)
Increase in cases of Whooping Cough (pertussis) There has been an increase in the number of cases of Whooping Cough in recent months. From 1st January to the end of September 2012, 368 cases have been reported – more than double the number for the same time period in 2011. Most cases are less than […]
Read More »November is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Be prostate aware Most people in Ireland know someone who has been affected by prostate cancer. We want to encourage men to be more comfortable with an area of their health that is often neglected or ignored: • Over 2,500 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer in Ireland each year. • After skin cancer, prostate […]
Read More »The Influenza Vaccination will be available in Athboy Family Practice on 26/9/12
The Influenza Vaccination will be available in Athboy Family Practice on 26/9/12 It is very important that patients arrange an appointment as soon as possible to ensure they receive the vaccination before any potential outbreak of seasonal flu. INFLUENZA: What is influenza (flu)? Influenza is a highly infectious acute respiratory illness caused by the influenza […]
Read More »Increase in Pertussis (Whooping cough) cases
It has been reported that there has been an increase in the number of Pertussis (also known as whooping cough) cases in Ireland in 2012. Up to 15th July, 244 cases of whooping cough have been reported. This is three times the number reported for the same time period last year. There were 76 cases […]
Read More »Travel Vaccinations at Athboy Family Practice
Travel Vaccinations: Whether you’re backpacking, planning a getaway holiday or going on a business trip, it’s a good idea to think about the potential travel health hazards before you leave. As exotic holiday destinations are becoming more and more popular its best to be prepared. Contact Athboy Family Practice to discuss our travel vaccination services. […]
Read More »Ensure your child is up to date with Immunisations:
Information for parents who have children aged 4 years. Children need to get booster doses of some vaccines in school to protect them against diseases. When your child is aged 4 to 5 years, they will be offered two vaccines: the 4 in 1 booster to protect against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), polio and tetanus; and a […]
Read More »Measles cases rise in Ireland…
Measles cases rise in Ireland and over 30,000 Measles cases in Europe in 2011 Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that is spread by close contact with an infected person and causes fever, cough and rash. It can also cause ear infections, pneumonia and even death. Vaccination with MMR vaccine is the only […]
Read More »Athboy Family Practice – New Patients
Athboy Family Practice adopts a waiting list for new patients. If you are not a registered patient and wish to attend this practice please give your details in writing to us and you will be contacted in due course. Please note it is important to include details of any additional family members which need to be registered. […]
Read More »Increase in Influenza-like illness
As reported on Irish National News, there has been a marked increase in numbers with influenzs-like illness. It has been noted by the HSE that during week 6 2012 (week ending February 12th), the general practitioner consultation rate for influenza-like illness (ILI) in Ireland increased to 26.2 per 100,000 population from a rate of 15.7 per […]
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