Wilton Clinic

24/09/2025

You are invited to book for either :
• A Nasal Flu vaccine (2-17yrs)
• A Covid19 Booster vaccine 18yrs+
• Both Vaccines 18yrs+
• Private Flu Vaccine

PLEASE NOTE:
Only registered patients of the Wilton Clinic can book these appointments.
Please make a separate appointment for each person who wishes to be vaccinated.

https://calendly.com/wiltonclinic/2025-flu-vaccine-2yrs-covid19-boosters-18yrs?back=1&month=2025-09

Please read the guidance & advice below for more information.

If you would prefer to book your appointment by phone, please contact reception on 0404 31551.

Who can receive the Free Flu Vaccine?
• Those aged 2-17yrs (Nasal spray)
• Those aged above 60 years
• Those with certain medical conditions aged over 18yrs
• Those with Severe Mental Health Conditions
• Pregnant adolescents & adults
• Health Care Workers
• Those with a Body Mass Index >40
• Children on Long Term Aspirin
• Those with immunosuppression due to disease or treatment.
• Carers for someone who has a significant health condition that puts them at higher risk of flu
• Down Syndrome.

Private flu vaccines are available for those who wish to be vaccinated but who do not meet the criteria for a free flu vaccine - charge €30

Please click on the link below for more information on the Flu vaccine & to see if you are eligible to receive a free flu vaccine?
Getting the flu vaccine - HSE.ie

COVID19 Booster vaccinations are recommended for?
• Those aged over 60years.
• Those aged over 18years who are immunocompromised or have a medical conditions which increases their risks from COVID19 infection.
• Health Care Workers if medically at risk.
• Pregnant adolescents & adults if medically at risk. Administered once in each pregnancy.

The recommended interval is at least 3 months since a previous COVID19 vaccine or infection for those aged 60years and above, Health Care Workers and for those with certain medical conditions.

In Pregnancy: The recommended interval is 6 months since a previous COVID19 vaccine or infection (ideally between 20-34 weeks gestation but can be administered earlier if more than 12months since last your COVID19 vaccine or infection)

Please click on the link below for more information on Covid19 Boosters & to see whether it is recommended for you.
https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/get-the-vaccine/about-covid-19-vaccination/

Once you have made a booking you should receive a confirmation.

Please bring your PPS number & any COVID19 vaccination details with you to your appointment.

Please wear Short Sleeves or Loose Shirt / Blouse on the day. Vaccines are in the upper arm.

Please also be advised that we may ask you to wait for 15mins after you have you received your vaccine.

If you would like further information about the COVID19 vaccines please follow the link
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/covid-19-resources-and-translations/covid-19-vaccine-materials/combined-covid-19-booklet.pdf

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15/09/2025

10/09/2025

📆Are you due your Cervical Check (Smear Test)?

📬Are your contact details up to date on the Cervical Check website?

👩‍⚕️Did you know that you can attend for the test at any GP Practice registered for Cervical Check, even if you are not a patient of the practice?

🆓Did you know that if you are eligible and due for screening, that it is free of charge?

You can check your eligibility, update your contact details, and learn more about why cervical check is advised for women aged 25 to 65 at https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/cervical-screening/

If your smear test is due, call reception on 📲0404 31551 to book

05/09/2025

With summer drawing to a close, HSE child health experts have shared top tips for helping children and parents prepare for the school year ahead. This includes advice on changing children’s routines after the holidays and planning ahead for common illnesses and viruses.

03/09/2025

RSV Vaccines for babies
Parents, you may have a received some information from us by SMS regarding the current HSE RSV vaccination campaign.
In short: if your baby is born between September 1st 2025 and February 2026, they will receive the vaccine in hospital. Additionally babies born between March 1st and August 31st 2025 can avail of the vaccine at designated local clinics. To read more about this campaign, or to book your child into a local clinic, see the website below.
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/rsv/immunisation/

22/08/2025

Did you know that you can claim tax relief for certain food products if you have specific dietary requirements? See the revenue.ie page below for more information. Certain large supermarket chains can even help you with keeping track of the relevant receipts!

This page explains how you can claim relief for certain food products if you have specific dietary requirements due to a medical condition

01/08/2025

Wishing you all a great long weekend, be safe and have fun! We will reopen on Tuesday next, the 5th of August. CareDoc will be open from Friday evening to Tuesday morning for those with urgent medical needs and can be reached on 0818 300 365. For emergencies, call 112 or 999 😎

30/07/2025

UN International Day of Friendship July 30

In a time when the noise of division grows louder — fuelled by wars, conflicts, inequality, and fear — friendship feels almost radical in its simplicity. It doesn’t arrive with fanfare or policy; it doesn’t need speeches or signatures. It begins with something quieter: a conversation, a shared moment, a willingness to see one another not as strangers but as fellow travellers through the human experience.

In this year’s observance of the International Day of Friendship, we’re reminded that real peace is forged not only in negotiation halls or by writing into treaties — it’s built, thread by thread, in the trust we extend to one another in daily life.

Friendship, especially among young people, holds a special kind of power. It can cross languages, faiths, and histories that might otherwise divide us. It invites us to listen before we judge, to stay when it's easier to walk away. And when nurtured across cultures and communities, friendship becomes more than a bond—it becomes a blueprint for reconciliation. It teaches us that understanding isn’t a grand achievement; it’s a habit, a practice, a way of moving through the world that says 'your well-being matters to me too'.

This year, as the world faces profound ruptures — between nations, within societies, even within families — the call to friendship is not sentimental. It’s essential. It’s about reaching across what breaks us and daring to believe in something better. It is a call to imagine a future where difference doesn’t mean distance, where trust is stronger than fear. Through friendship, we don’t just cope with the world as it is — we begin to shape the world as it could be.

16/07/2025

Hormone Replacement Therapy prescriptions for Menopause are now free of charge from participating pharmacies, as long as you have a Drugs Payment Scheme or medical card. See https://www2.hse.ie/services/pharmacies-free-hrt/ for details, or to apply for the drugs payment scheme, see https://www2.hse.ie/services/schemes-allowances/drugs-payment-scheme/apply/ Rathnew Pharmacy Allcare Pharmacy

09/07/2025

With another promised, here is a gentle reminder to
Remember the 5 S's, even when it's cloudy:

***SLIP on clothing that covers your skin - long sleeves & collared t-shirts
Linen, cotton and h**p let less UV rays through. Dark clothes block more UV rays than light coloured clothes. Clothes labelled 'UPF' block UV rays from passing through.

***SLOP on sunscreen on exposed areas, using factor 50+ for children
Use sunscreen or sun cream that: has a sun protection factor (SPF) of 50+ for children, and protects against both the different types of sun's dangerous rays, UVA and UVB
The SPF is how much protection there is against UVB. You should look for the relevant symbols on the bottle to check it protects against UVA. Cover exposed parts of the skin with sunscreen, especially the face, ears, neck, nose, lips and tops of the feet. You should do this around 20 minutes before going out in the sun. Reapply it every 2 hours and always after playing outdoors or swimming. This includes 'waterproof' and 'water-resistant' sunscreen.

***SLAP on a wide-brimmed hat. Babies and children should wear a hat with a wide brim to protect their faces, ears and necks from the sun. Soft hats are available for babies that allow freedom of movement and easily crease or crumple if they rest their head.

***SEEK shade - especially if outdoors between 11 am and 3 pm - this is when UV rays are at their strongest. It is better to protect babies up to 6 months old from sunlight by using shade and clothing rather than sunscreen. If your baby is under 12 months old, you should keep them in the shade and wear clothing that covers their skin when outdoors. Sit in the cover of trees to avoid direct sunlight and always use a sunshade on your buggy or pram.

***SLIDE on sunglasses to protect your eyes It's important that children especially wear sunglasses that give as close to 100% UV-protection as possible. Wraparound ones are best. Choose sunglasses that meet the I.S. EN 1836 standard.

04/07/2025

It has come to our attention that patients may be receiving SMS messages from us that look something like this. You may have read this week that ComReg have developed a new register of SMS Sender IDs, and it appears to be having some teething problems, which we hope will be resolved soon.
If you are in doubt about any text message you receive from any organisation or business, always contact the sender to confirm that what you have been sent is legitimate, and never click on any link unless you are satisfied that it has come from a safe source.

03/07/2025

Did you know?!
If your doctor asks you to check and record your blood pressure at home, you can borrow a blood pressure monitor from your local library. You must first become a full member of the library and the devices are available to reserve and have delivered to your local branch to borrow for limited periods. This excellent service is Free of Charge for members!
If you are advised to record your blood pressure readings, please see the graphic in this post from the European Society of Cardiology which gives basic instructions on how to do so.

***Please note: The gold standard test for blood pressure is the 24 Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor (ABPM), which is available at the practice on recommendation of your GP. If you have any concerns regarding your blood pressure, please speak to your doctor*** Wicklow County CouncilWicklow County Council Library Service