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With hay fever season in full swing, drivers in Mayo are being warned about the potential road safety danger posed by sneezing bouts behind the wheel and drowsiness caused by medications.

A case of meningitis has been identified in a crèche in Castepollard, it was confirmed this week.

A leading nursing union boss has branded the current overcrowding situation at University Hospital Galway’s emergency department as “critical” and “very dangerous” for frontline workers trying to provide safe care for patients.

People who believe they are suffering from colds or flus are being urged not to self medicate.

Boots Pharmacy Athlone are delighted to be offering a Winter Flu Vaccination Service.

People aged over 65, pregnant women and residents of nursing homes are some of the at risk group whom the HSE West is urging to get vaccinated against flu this season.

Members of the public can now receive this year's seasonal flu vaccination service from pharmacists. The service is available free of charge from pharmacists to those in an at risk group who hold a medical card. At risk groups include elderly people, pregnant women, and people with chronic illnesses.

Crystal therapy is a very gentle form of energy healing which uses crystals, minerals, and universal energy in the treatment. Crystals and minerals hold and emit high vibrations, therefore it helps raise our vibration and energy level to that of the crystals. All crystals vibrate at a different rate, therefore different crystals are used for different conditions.

Mullingar pharmacists Eamonn Brady and Niall Weir are highlighting the need for parents to be careful before giving medicine to children, and to seek the advice of their pharmacist to determine the appropriate medicine and dose for their child’s age and symptoms.

After an unexpected three week break from action, Connacht head to Edinburgh for a crucial clash in their bid to finish this season’s campaign on a high. Both sides are neck and neck on championship points, and if Connacht want to maintain their ambition for a highest finish in the league, a victory at Murrayfield is essential.