Information For Patients

A California measles outbreak that has been traced back to Disneyland in Anaheim is prompting concern over the growing trend among some parents to avoid immunising their children against infectious diseases. The leading US paediatrician group has urged parents, schools and communities to vaccinate children against measles in the face of an outbreak that began […]

FLU RATES ARE on the rise in Ireland, the HSE is warning. Its Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is now urging people to get vaccinated against influenza, saying that the number of reported cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) in Ireland has increased in the past week. ILI rates have risen from 15.5 per 100,000 to 29.0 […]

Everyone can benefit from Physical Activity.  Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health.  There are very few people whose health should stop them getting involved in suitable exercise and increasing their regular physical activity. It can help;       Control your weight     Reduce your risk […]

CHRISTMAS ARRANGEMENTS Christmas Eve (Wednesday 24th December) there will be a Walk in Surgery from 7.30am until 1pm. Surgery will close on 24th December at 6pm and will re-open Monday 29th December 2014 at 8am with a walk in surgery until 12pm and afternoon appointments only from 2pm until 5pm. On Tuesday 30th December and Wednesday […]

While it is unlikely that we will see a case of Ebola in Ireland it is important that all our patients are aware of the protocols we have in place. If you have any reason to think that you may be at risk of having Ebola… and Have recently travelled through or return from one […]

Frequently asked questions for the general public   Background The 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the largest Ebola outbreak in history. The latest information on the outbreak is available from WHO.   What is Ebola? Ebola virus disease is a severe, often fatal, infectious disease caused by the Ebola virus. It was first […]

The Influenza Vaccination will be available in Athboy Family Practice on 18/09/2014 It is very important that at risk patients ensure they receive the vaccination before any potential outbreak of seasonal flu. Our arrangements for administration will be as follows:  The flu vaccine will be available without appointment on a walk in basis on the […]

Diabetic RetinaScreen – The National Diabetic Retinal Screening Programme, a Government-funded programme, is now offering free, regular screening and treatment of diabetic retinopathy, a common complication of diabetes, to people with diabetes aged 12 and over. Diabetic RetinaScreen aims to reduce risk of sight loss from diabetic retinopathy. A public information campaign has begun which […]

Athboy Family Practice are proud to support the forthcoming Fr Murphy AC 5 Mile Road Race Fun Run Walk on Easter Sunday 20th April at 12 Noon. Online Registration available at www.precisiontiming.net  

Medical Card/ GP Visit Card Guidelines. Assessment guidelines The HSE has published assessment guidelines for medical card applications: Medical Card/GP Visit Card National Assessment Guidelines (pdf) Medical Card/GP Visit Card National Assessment Guidelines for people aged 70 years and over (pdf) Entitlement under EU Regulations If you are getting a social security pension from another […]