Minding your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Infectious disease outbreaks like coronavirus (COVID-19), can be worrying. This can affect your mental health. But there are many things you can do to mind your mental health during times like this. How your mental health might be affected The spread of coronavirus is a new and challenging event. Some people might find it more […]
Read More »From 18th September 2019: Seasonal Influenza Vaccination 2019/2020
The Influenza Vaccination will be available at Athboy Family Practice It is very important that at risk patients ensure they receive the vaccination before any potential outbreak of seasonal flu. If you are 65 or over or have a long term medical condition you should also ask your doctor about the pneumococcal vaccine which protects […]
Read More »Dr Valerie Cronin – Update
Dr Valerie Cronin will be returning to work on the 1st July 2019.
Read More »European Code Against Cancer
1. Do not smoke. Do not use any form of tobacco. 2. Make your home smoke free. Support smoke-free policies in your workplace 3. Take action to be a healthy body weight. 4. Be physically active in everyday life. Limit the time you spend sitting. 5. Have a healthy diet: Eat plenty of whole grains, […]
Read More »Cervical Smear Update
CervicalCheck A cervical screening test (previously known as a smear test) looks to see if you might be at greater risk of developing cervical cancer in the future. This is why it can be so effective in reducing the risk of cancer. The following external link to the HSE website should tell you everything you […]
Read More »TRAVEL VACCINATIONS
TRAVEL VACCINATIONS. Athboy Family Practice is a licensed Yellow Fever Centre and Dr Anthony Ryan is a registered member of the Irish Travel Medicine Association. Travel vaccinations available (held on site) include Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio. Every patient travelling needs an individual consultation, taking personal medical history, trip […]
Read More »Increase in cases of Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
There has been an increase in the number of cases of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) in recent months. Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting against whooping cough. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly infectious bacterial disease involving the respiratory tract. It is caused by a bacterium that is found […]
Read More »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 […]
Read More »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 […]
Read More »European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
Pearl of Wisdom Campaign 2018 This year, European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week takes place from Sunday 28th January to Saturday 3rd February. Since 2008, CervicalCheck – The National Cervical Screening Programme has partnered with the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) on the Pearl of Wisdom campaign to promote the week in Ireland. The Pearl of […]
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