Cervical screening – CervicalCheck
Cervical screening has restarted. The next time you come in for cervical screening your sample will be tested for the HPV virus. If you are worried about symptoms that might mean you have cervical cancer, please contact Athboy Family Practice now. Never ignore symptoms. HPV Cervical Screening Cervical screening now looks to see if you have […]
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Update on Covid-19 Vaccination
The initial roll out of the vaccine involves the vaccination of nursing home residents by community vaccination teams; Vaccinations at St Elizabeth’s nursing home in Athboy is scheduled for 19th January 2021. Vaccination in general practice is most likely to begin in February/ March 2021 especially following the rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. […]
Read More »Christmas and New Year festivities: How to keep safe and avoid COVID-19
Christmas and New Year is an important time for us to meet with family and friends. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is still with us. The social gatherings and events that are common at Christmas-time and over the New Year traditionally involve more close contact between people who do not meet on a day-to-day basis. This may bring […]
Read More »CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR 2020-2021 ARRANGEMENTS AT ATHBOY FAMILY PRACTICE
CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTS: From Monday 21st to Thursday 24th December 2020 normal surgery hours will be in operation. Surgery will be closed on 25th/26th/27th/28th December. NEW YEAR ARRANGEMENTS: From Tuesday 29th to Thursday 31st December 2020 the surgery will open from 8am to 6pm. Please telephone for appointment on the day. North East Doctor on Call […]
Read More »Free Flu Vaccine for Teenagers – Now Available
Th HSE have extended the free nasal flu vaccine for children to include teenagers up to 17 years of age Appointment slots are now available for the flu vaccine for children/teenagers. This year due to Covid-19 the Flu Vaccine is available by appointment only. Athboy Family Practice is running designated Flu Clinics every Tuesday, Wednesday […]
Read More »Flu Vaccine Update
Dr Madeleine Ní Dhálaigh on the free flu vaccine for children. #VaccinesWork pic.twitter.com/y5zVYSSWow — Irish Medical Organisation (@IMO_IRL) October 29, 2020 The Irish Medical Organisation is encouraging all parents to contact their GP to have children aged 2-12 years vaccinated against the flu. The nasal vaccine is safe, simple and free. Protect your child […]
Read More »Flu Vaccine for Children – Now Available
Appointment slots are now available for the flu vaccine for children. This year due to Covid-19 the Flu Vaccine will be available by appointment only. Athboy Family Practice is running designated Flu Clinics every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Booking by by phone (046-943-0098) or email ([email protected]) and we will return your call with an appointment.
Read More »Seasonal Influenza Vaccination 2020/2021
Appointment slots are now available for the flu vaccine. The flu vaccine for children is also now available. This year due to Covid-19 the Flu Vaccine will be available by appointment only. Athboy Family Practice will be running designated Flu Clinics every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Booking by by phone (046-943-0098) or email ([email protected]) and […]
Read More »How can you reduce the chance of getting Dementia?
Worldwide around 50 million people live with dementia, and this number is projected to increase to 152 million by 2050. The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care have identified 12 risk factors that might prevent or delay up to 40% of dementias (You can read the original Lancet Article here). Excessive alcohol consumption […]
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