Lakelands Medical Practice- Ballinrobe and Clonbur

26/09/2025

The Antibiotic Myth: Why They Don't Beat Viruses 🦠🚫
Feeling under the weather with a cold, flu, or cough? It's important to remember that most common respiratory illnesses are caused by viruses, not bacteria.
Here's the breakdown:
* Antibiotics target Bacteria. They are specifically designed to kill bacterial cells or stop them from reproducing.
* Viruses are Different. Viruses are entirely different germs that antibiotics cannot attack or destroy. Taking an antibiotic for a virus simply won't help you feel better or recover faster.
Why does this matter?
Using antibiotics when they aren't needed can:
* Cause unnecessary side effects.
* Contribute to antibiotic resistance, making these life-saving drugs less effective when you really need them for a bacterial infection.
If you're sick, focus on rest, fluids, and over-the-counter symptom relief. If you are concerned about your symptoms, such as fast heart rate, difficulty breathing, low or high temperature, shivering, confusion, disoriention, new rash or severe pain
, please seek medical advice from GP or Westdoc.

25/09/2025

Flu season is here, and it's time to take your best shot at staying healthy! 🛡️
Getting your annual flu vaccine is quick, easy, and the most effective way to protect yourself, your family, and your community from serious illness.
Why get vaccinated?
* 🦠 Protection: Reduces your risk of catching the flu.
* 🏥 Prevention: Lowers the chances of severe illness, hospitalization, and death.
* 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Community Care: Helps protect vulnerable people, including babies, seniors, and those with underlying health conditions.
Contact Lakelands Medical Practice to book your appointment. Covid boosters also available
Clonbur Medical Centre

27/03/2025

Clonbur Medical Centre

21/01/2025

Croí Connect’s weekly online Zoom chats are back after the break! 💻❤️

These online chats offer a free service for individuals living with or affected by heart disease and stroke. Participate in weekly educational sessions covering various health topics, where you will be connected with a member of the Croí Health Team or a special guest each week.

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠:
🗓𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Tuesday, January 21st, at 11 am
🗣𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜: Beyond new year's resolutions – What are your 2025 health goals?

With Dr. Lisa Hynes, Croí Head of Health Programmes / Health Psychologist , Aisling Harris, Croí Dietitian and Beatriz Gomez Maestre, Croí Community Stroke Support Specialist.

There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

To register and for a list of upcoming chats please visit 👉https://croi.ie/croi-connects/

04/01/2025

If you or your family feel unwell, consider all healthcare options so you can get the right care, from the right place.

04/01/2025

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18/12/2024

There is high levels of flu, resulting in many admissions to our local hospitals. If you haven't been vaccinated to date, please consider doing so. Please contact the surgery or speak to your local pharmacy

18/10/2024

Clonbur Medical Centre

Eating well, exercising and looking after your mental wellbeing can help with symptoms during perimenopause and menopause.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Ys8EvE

18/10/2024

🌸 World Menopause Day: Let's Break the Silence! 🌸

Today, we acknowledge World Menopause Day, a time to raise awareness about menopause and the support available to those experiencing it. Menopause is a natural part of life, but too often, it's surrounded by confusion and silence. It's time to open up the conversation and ensure that no one feels alone on this journey. 💬✨

Whether you're experiencing symptoms, supporting someone who is, or just want to learn more, there's help out there. One fantastic tool is the Balance App, created by Dr. Louise Newson. This app provides reliable information, symptom tracking, and expert advice tailored to your needs. It's a great way to take control of your menopause journey, track your symptoms, and find support when you need it most. 📱💪

Let’s support each other, spread awareness, and break the stigma around menopause. The more we talk, the more empowered we become! 💛

Clonbur Medical Centre

08/10/2024

Pneumococcal vaccine is available free of charge for those over the age of 65 years as a single lifetime dose. It is also recommended for those under 60 years with a high risk conditions.

29/09/2024

26/09/2024

Vaccine clinics are starting next week in both Clonbur and Ballinrobe. Available for free for all over 60 years, ages 2 to 17, pregnant women, healthcare workers and carers of those with high risk conditions and those with at risk conditions.
For adults it's an intramuscular injection usually into the upper arm. For children and teens it's an intranasal spray.
Please contact the surgery to book your vaccine appointment.