Drumkeeran Health Centre

12/05/2024

Today is . Nurses work tirelessly to ensure patients receive endless care and attention. We extend a huge thank you to every nurse and student nurse in Ireland and abroad on this day, we really appreciate your hard work and compassion.

26/04/2024

The income threshold to be eligible for a GP visit card has been increased, so more people than ever may qualify for free GP visits. Are you eligible?

Apply online to find out: https://bit.ly/4baRhD2

14/02/2024

Today is , quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health.

and free-text the Quit team on 50100 for free advice and help to quit smoking.

Or sign up to a free Quit Plan here https://bit.ly/3SynFrL

10/02/2024

The longer you stay away from to***co, the healthier you get ⬇️

08/02/2024

Both these boys have smallpox - one was vaccinated as a child, the other one was not.

Measles is a dangerous and highly transmissible infection. If you or your child are not immunised against measles talk to your GP today about availing of free MMR vaccination.

08/02/2024

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness. Measles starts with cold-like symptoms that develop about 10 days after you get infected. You will then get a measles rash a few days later. The illness usually lasts 7 to 10 days.

For more information on symptoms, how to treat measles and how to stop measles spreading, visit: https://bit.ly/42u0SSt

29/01/2024

Meningitis, one of the infectious disease killers, can affect anyone at any age. It can be fatal within hours and cause lifelong disability.

Vaccines offer the best protection against bacterial meningitis.

26/01/2024

25/01/2024

Measles is an extremely infectious virus that can cause pneumonia, encephalitis and, sometimes, death. Cases in Europe have jumped by 45 times and it is only a matter of time until a similar outbreak happens in Ireland. The cause of the outbreak is reduced uptake of MMR vaccine.

Measles vaccination is safe and effective and is available free of charge to all children under the national immunisation program. If you have previously decided not to vaccinate you can avail of a catch-up vaccination now, even as an adult.

Now is the time to ensure that MMR vaccines are up-to-date and children are protected before an entirely preventable measles outbreak arrives on our shores and wreaks havoc, writes Catherine Conlon

28/12/2023

https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2021/0818/1241539-knee-pain-shoulder-pain-surgery-alternatives/

Are there less risky and cheaper alternatives to surgery when it comes to managing shoulder and knee pain?

05/12/2023

All children aged 2 to 17 should get the nasal spray flu vaccine this winter.

Here's everything parents need to know:
➡️The flu is contagious and can cause serious illness in children
➡️The flu vaccine protects your child, and the rest of your family, from the flu
➡️The flu vaccine is a painless, quick, nasal spray
➡️It is safe
➡️It’s available for free from a participating GP or pharmacy now

Learn more: https://bit.ly/418ONkJ

01/12/2023