13/9/17 FLU VACCINE NOW IN STOCK
Flu Vaccine for anybody over 65 and also from 6 months of age with chronic conditions, including lung, heart, asthma, diabetes, pregnant women, healthcare workers, carers etc
GP Visit Card Over 70s
From 5th August 2015 everyone aged 70 or over, ordinarily resident in Ireland, will be eligible for free GP care regardless of income.
All people aged 70 or over who do not have a Medical Card or GP Visit card can register to access this service.
How do I register for this scheme?
Medical Card or GP Visit Card Holders do not have to register for this scheme.
Non-Medical Card or GP Visit Card holders can register if aged 70 or over provided they are ordinarily resident in Ireland.
Register online at gpvisitcard.ie or download the regisration form.
Under 6's Contract
If you wish to register your child with our practice for the 'Under 6's card', Please telephone the surgery before you apply for the card to ensure that we have your details on file. This avoids any unnessary delays in receiving your card.
We have registered for the under 6 contract.To register go to the HSE website and have your PPS numbers to hand. http://www.hse.ie/under6contract
Once registered and have received your GP visit card you are entitled to free GP care for your under 6 children.
If you already have a medical card or doctor visit card you do not need to take any action.
Out of hour services - your child can be seen for urgent care in East Doc in St Vincents Hospital once you have registered and have your card.
Meningitis B and Rotavirus vaccines
The HSE has received additional funding for 2016 to include Meningococcal B (MenB) and Rotavirus vaccines in the Primary Childhood Immunisation Programme.
Any babies born on from the 1st October 2016 will get the Men B and Rotavirus vaccines.
Travel Vaccines
We are happy to provide travel vaccination for our registered patients for your upcoming holidays. Just phone our nurse ahead to book ideally 6-8 weeks before travelling, and if you have any record of previous vaccinations, this will help plan your trip away!
Medical Card Renewal
There are significant delays at present in renewal of medical cards. Please re-apply in plenty of time to avoid being left without a card. On-line renewal is the most convenient: click here!