Cedarville Medical Centre

25/09/2025

25/09/2025

25/09/2025

Chickenpox isn’t always mild. It can cause skin infections, pneumonia, and even brain inflammation.

The chickenpox vaccine is safe, effective, and free for children born on or after 1st October 2024. Talk to your GP or GP practice nurse to book an appointment. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/46T9mWV

25/09/2025

23/09/2025

Check your handbag and briefcase to ensure there are no medicines stored inside. Sometimes we forget we've left medicine in bags/purses where children might find them easily. Call National Poisons Information Centre, Ireland on 01 809 2166 for treatment advice if poisoning is suspected.

23/09/2025

Please never induce vomiting, even if might be your first instinct or natural reaction.
For many years this was thought to be the best course of action. Now Doctors and Poison Information Specialists advise against this, as it can cause greater problems than the ingestion itself.
> Inducing vomiting MECHANICALLY (fingers down throat) can lead to;
* Damage to the tissue in the mouth/ throat.
* Aspiration (inhaling vomitus into lungs).
> Inducing vomiting with SALT WATER EMETIC can lead to;
* An increase in the sodium concentration in the blood.
> Inducing vomiting when a corrosive substance has been ingested can result in further chemical burns as the poison moves back up from the stomach.
Both methods of inducing vomiting may require medical assessment by a GP or in Hospital. If you suspect your child may have ingested a poison:
> Stay calm.
> Take the poison away.
> NEVER INDUCE VOMITING.
> Call 01 8092166 for fast expert advice.
National Poisons Information Centre, Beaumont Hospital.

23/09/2025

Using alcohol to cope with difficult feelings or problems can lead to significant mental health problems.

You may not realise that drinking is affecting your mental health, but there can be early warning signs.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/46qI2Oq

23/09/2025

The second you suspect a stroke is the second you dial 999 or 112.
Think F.A.S.T. Face. Arms. Speech. Time.
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19/09/2025

Very important reminder to parents of children born 1st March 2025 to 31st August 2025 you must book a community clinic online to get RSV immunisation protection for the winter for your baby.
Babies born from 1st Sept 2025 to 28th February 2026 will get it in the maternity hospitals.

We urge you to ensure your baby is protected before any RSV infection surge this winter.

19/09/2025

September is World Alzheimer's Month. This year’s theme is "Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s."
It’s the perfect opportunity to understand more about dementia, how you can reduce your risk of developing it, and to consider how you might be able to show understanding and support for family members, neighbours and friends who have been affected.
Learn more about dementia at: https://pulse.ly/h45eit8kzi

12/06/2025

That “one or two” adds up. How much do you really drink in a week?

Alcohol can quietly affect your health — think sleep, weight, mental sharpness. Rethink your habits, and take back control. Learn more about how alcohol affects your health here:

https://bit.ly/4mKdm23