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Is Galway ready for swine flu?
Two or three clinics giving the swine flu vaccination is not enough to deal with the population of county Galway and unless the HSE opens more clinics there will be problems for doctors and unnecessary stress caused to patients in rural areas.
Our health is our wealth
The roll-out of the swine flu vaccine is set to start next week with the prediction that a quarter of the population will contract this new pandemic flu.
Flu vaccine for pregnant women
The National Immunisation Advisory Committee of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) has recommended that pregnant women and those breast-feeding should receive the vaccine for swine flu (H1N1).
Swine flu vaccination update for Longford/Westmeath
The first phase of the HSE Swine Flu Vaccination Campaign was launched on Mondy this week for Longford/ Westmeath. GP practices throughout the counties, with three additional HSE clinics operating in Athlone, Mullingar, and Longford will offer the vaccine to at-risk groups over the next two weeks.
To jab or not to jab- that is the question
Many people with children over the age of six months and those who are pregnant, are battling with the decision as to whether or not they should let their children or themselves get the swine flu jab.
Parents urged to get children vaccinated as measles cases surge
The HSE West is urging parents to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles in the wake of an outbreak of the condition in Co Galway.
Swine flu rates among children ‘extremely high’ says HSE
The rate of swine flu among children is still “extremely high” the HSE West said this week as it prepares to offer the vaccine to this group over the coming weeks and months.
Get children vaccinated against measles, urges HSE
The HSE West has reiterated its appeal to parents to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles in the wake of an outbreak of the condition in Co Galway towards the end of last year.
Parents urged not to be complacent about swine flu risks to children
Parents are being warned not to be complacent about the risks of swine flu because rates among children are still “extremely high”.
Castlebar swine flu clinic operates reduced hours
The swine flu vaccination clinic at Mayo General Hospital will be open on Mondays and Thursdays only from next Monday, January 18. It is intended that some of the staff from this clinic will be redeployed to work with the school vaccination teams in Mayo.
