SMS Consent By submitting this form, you are giving your consent for the practice to contact you by text message (SMS) regarding appointment reminders, test results and practice updates. We may also send you a text to advise that you need to contact the practice. The SMS service should not be solely relied upon, as the responsibility of attending and cancelling appointments still rests with you. Practice text messages are generated using a secure facility but they are transmitted over a public network on to a personal telephone and as such may not be secure. You may withdraw consent to receive SMS messages at any time. If you no longer wish to receive these reminders please notify reception in writing (by email or letter). First Name Last Name Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Mobile Number Email Full Address I confirm that I have read all of the above information and consent to the practice contacting me by text message. I will ensure to keep the practice informed of my up to date mobile number at all times, or if the number is no longer in my possession. By submitting this form you will be sending personal/sensitive information about yourself across the Internet. Please read our privacy statement to discover how we protect and manage your submitted data. Whilst every effort is made to keep this information secure, you should be aware that we cannot offer any guarantees of absolute privacy. If this matter concerns you then you should use another method of contacting the practice. Submit

< Back Routine & Acute GP Consultations GP consultations are needed to diagnose complaints, prescribe a new medicine, monitor an ongoing prescription or order a blood test. It may be helpful to give some brief details when booking as our reception staff can arrange the most appropriate appointment for you. Requesting Your Appointment Please note a GP surgery receptionist is not simply someone who answers the phone - they are specially trained to help you get the most appropriate treatment as fast as possible. In order to do this, they may need to ask you questions about why you need to see a doctor. When an appointment is for a specialised procedure please specify when making the appointment. Patients with more than one issue to discuss should book a double appointment to ensure that appropriate consultation can take place. Otherwise, patients may be asked to book another appointment at a later date. Urgent cases will be seen on the day where possible but we may not be able to offer a choice of doctor or time.

< Back Adult Vaccines & Immunisations We routinely provide the below vaccines for adults (click here for more information ): Flu Pneumococcal Disease Hepatitis B HPV for people with HIV and MSM Mumps Rubella Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Contact reception to make an appointment with the nurse for vaccination or follow specific booking information below if available. Flu Vaccine Flu (also known as influenza) is a highly infectious illness caused by the flu virus. It spreads rapidly through small droplets coughed or sneezed into the air by an infected person. For most people, flu is unpleasant but not serious. You will usually recover within a week. Studies have shown that flu vaccines provide effective protection against the flu, although protection may not be complete and may vary between people. Protection from the vaccine gradually decreases and flu strains change over time. Therefore, new vaccines are made each year and people at risk of flu are encouraged to be vaccinated every year. At-Risk Groups The flu vaccination is offered to people in at-risk groups. These people are at greater risk of developing serious complications if they catch flu, such as pregnant women and elderly people. We strongly recommend people in at-risk groups to get the flu vaccine: People aged 65 years and over Pregnant women People (adults and children) with long-term medical conditions such as diabetes , cardiovascular disease , liver, kidney disease, cancer , chronic lung disease including COPD , asthma or neurological diseases People whose immune system is impaired due to disease or treatment including cancer patients Persons who are obese who have a body mass index (BMI) of over 40 People with Down syndrome Residents of nursing homes and other long-stay institutions Healthcare workers Carers and household contacts of people at medical risk of the complications of flu* (only household contacts or carers of people who have an underlying chronic health condition or have Down syndrome are eligible to receive an influenza vaccine. A carer is described as someone who is providing an ongoing significant level of care to a person who is in need of care in the home due to illness or disability or frailty.) People with regular close contact with poultry, water fowl or pigs *Please note: household contacts of people aged 65 years and older (who do not also have a chronic health condition), of pregnant women, of children aged 2-17 years or of healthcare workers/carers cannot avail of the HSE season influenza vaccine provided free to all those in high risk groups and have to the source the flu vaccine privately. You should not get the flu vaccine if you have had a severe allergic (anaphylaxis) reaction to a previous dose or any part of the vaccine. Don’t get the flu vaccine if you are taking medicines called combination checkpoint inhibitors (e.g. ipilimumab plus nivolumab). Vaccination should be re-scheduled if you have an acute illness with a temperature greater than 38°C. For information on the children's flu vaccine, see Childhood Care & Immunisations . Useful Links on Flu Vaccines What is flu? Flu vaccine for children Flu vaccine during pregnancy Flu vaccine for healthcare workers Under the weather: Flu Pneumococcal Vaccine Pneumococcal disease is a very serious disease. It is a major cause of illness and death, particularly amongst the very young. Those with the following conditions should be vaccinated with PPV23. Everybody aged 65 years and over and everybody aged 2 years and over with ; Diabetes Chronic lung, heart, liver, or kidney disease Chronic neurological disease Children aged over 2 years and under 5 years of age with a history of invasive pneumococcal disease Coeliac disease Down Syndrome Cochlear implants or are about to get cochlear implants Immune deficiency because of a disease or treatment, including cancer patients HIV infection Absent spleen or a non-functioning spleen CSF leaks, either congenital or complicating skull fractures or neurosurgery Intracranial shunt. PPV23 vaccination is not recommended for healthy children and adults as they are at low risk of pneumococcal disease This content of this page (and links to other sites) is for general information purposes only and does not substitute medical advice. While we endeavour to keep this website up-to-date, errors may occur. We advise all patients to discuss their health concerns with their GP. If you would like to suggest amendments or highlight new information that could be useful to others please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Waiting List Registration In order to provide for your care we need to collect and keep information about you and your health in your personal medical record. Please complete the following form carefully. The information will be used to create your personal medical record on the practice computer. Our practices are consistent with the Medical Council guidelines and the privacy principles of the Data Protection Acts. For further details please see our Privacy Statement . Submitting this form does not guarantee acceptance to the practice. A member of our team will contact you as soon as possible to advise if we currently have space on our list. If you are accepted as a new patient and have a chronic medical condition or take regular medications, we request that you arrange a registration consultation with a GP. Please note that adults must complete their own separate form to register, however children can be included on a parent's application. If you would prefer to submit the form in writing, please contact reception for a form. First Name Last Name Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Full Address (incl. Eircode) Gender Email Mobile Phone Home Phone PPS Number (required for certain free services) Previous GP Name & Practice Name Full Address of Previous GP Next of Kin Name Relationship to Patient Next of Kin Phone Number Do you have a medical card/doctor visit card? * Yes No Medical/Doctor Visit Card No. Expiry Date Do you have private health insurance? Yes No Please detail any exisiting or previous medical conditions: Please detail any previous surgical procedures and/or tests: Please detail all medication you are currently taking, including over the counter medications/supplements: Are you allergic to penicillin? * Yes No Are you allergic to any medications? * Yes No Please advise what medications you are allergic to: Family History: Do your siblings, children or parents have any medical conditions? Do you drink? * Yes No Do you smoke? * Yes No Do you have other family members who wish to join the practice? * Yes No Please provide each person's name, date of birth & PPSN (please note that adults must submit their own separate form to register): The practice would like to contact you by text message (SMS) regarding appointment reminders, test results and practice updates. Do you consent to be contacted by text message? * Yes, I consent to being contacted by SMS messages No, I do not consent to being contacted by SMS messages I understand that completing this form does not guarantee acceptance to the practice. I consent to this practice obtaining my medical records from my previous GP if I am accepted to the practice, in accordance with Data Protection Legislation. I consent to this message being sent electronically to the practice and consent to the practice contacting me on the email address provided. I have read the practice Privacy Statement. By submitting this form you will be sending personal/sensitive information about yourself across the Internet. Please read our privacy statement to discover how we protect and manage your submitted data. Whilst every effort is made to keep this information secure, you should be aware that we cannot offer any guarantees of absolute privacy. If this matter concerns you then you should use another method of contacting the practice. Submit

Healthier Living < Back A healthy lifestyle has both short and long-term health benefits. long-term, eating a balanced diet, taking regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight can add years to your life and reduce the risk of certain diseases including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and obesity. In the short-term it can also make you feel and look your best, give you more energy and help you maintain a healthy weight. The key to reducing the risk of these diseases is making small changes to your daily lives - eating healthier food, getting your 5-a-day, having treats occasionally, and taking more exercise. Improving your lifestyle with small steps in the right direction will have a big impact on your well-being. Check out our tips and resources below for leading a healthier lifestyle. Healthy Ireland also have a useful website on healthy living tips and resources. Healthy Eating A nourishing diet is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. Beyond weight loss and maintenance, eating a balanced diet is crucial to your overall health. Good foods provide vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that are important for growth, well-being, and development. Eating a balanced diet starts with avoiding unhealthy foods. Packaged and processed foods are often full of sugar, salt, unhealthy fats, and calories. Avoid the fake stuff, and opt for the good stuff, such as: fresh fruits and vegetables whole grains fiber-rich foods such as beans and leafy greens fresh fish lean cuts of meat and poultry healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, and olive oil low-fat dairy Check out Healthy Ireland's 'Healthy Ireland Food Plans and Guides ', which give guides based on ages and food types. Safefood.ie also have a healthy eating section on their website. 101+ Square Meals The aim of this cookery book is to provide easy-to-prepare, low-budget, yet highly nutritious meals. It also contains useful tips on shopping, home freezing and food safety. Hopefully this will result in healthier, more balanced diets for families and individuals and a reduction in their food bills. In this edition, you will find sections on: A guide to Healthy Eating, Keep a Well Stocked Food Cupboard and Cooking for One. There is also a new section, which provides a practical guide and creative ideas on healthy eating for young people. Click here or the image to download. Other resources: SafeFood.ie - Recipes Bord Bia - Recipes Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute - Nutrition for kids, teens, women, men, ageing, sports, healthy weight and medical conditions Helpful guides for adults: Food Pyramid Managing Your Weight Healthy Food for Life Helpful guides for kids: Kids Food Pyramid Irish Food Pyramid Kids Activity Pyramid Eat Smart Move More Healthy Lunch Boxes 5 Day Meal Plan Preventing Childhood Obesity Active Play Feeding Your Baby Getting Active Regular physical activity is key to getting and staying healthy. These guidelines include recommendations for children and young people as well as adults, people with disabilities and older people. children and young people (2-18): all children and young people should be active, at a moderate to vigorous level, for at least 60 minutes every day. adults (18-64): at least 30 minutes a day of moderate activity on 5 days a week or 150 minutes a week. older people (65+): at least 30 minutes a day of moderate activity on 5 days a week, or 150 minutes a week. Focus on aerobic activity, muscle-strengthening and balance. children and adults with a disability should aim to be as active as their disability allows, and aim to meet the guideline for their age group if possible. Check out more information on getting active with Healthy Ireland's guidelines here . Or HSE advice on nutrition and exercise here . Quitting Smoking Most of us are aware of the physical health risks of smoking, but research shows that smoking also affects your mental health. Quitting smoking can be hard and lots of smokers try to quit a number of times before they are successful. If you have just given up recently you should know that it's normal to feel angry, low or anxious. Many people use cigarettes to cope with different emotions - such as smoking in a stressful situation. You also may have used cigarettes to block out your feelings. When you stop smoking it can be difficult to manage these feelings without a cigarette. Some tips you can try are: focus on what is good about you and your life try to turn negative thoughts into positive thoughts take deep breaths use the four Ds recommended by the QUIT programme Distract yourself by going for a walk or talking to somebody Delay until the urge passes Deep breathe 20 times Drink a glass of cold water For more help follow the QUIT programme on Quit.ie . Think About Your Drinking A lot of people find their mood improves when they cut down or stop drinking. This may come as a surprise, as it's common to feel that alcohol gives you a boost or relief. Drinking, hangovers and poor sleep can reduce your energy and productivity. A break from alcohol can get you motivated to get things done. Learn more on the HSE Ask About Alcohol pages and use the Drinks Calculator to find out how your drinking is impacting on your health, your wallet and your weight. See more from the HSE on 'Ways to cut down drinking to improve your mental health '. This content of this page (and links to other sites) is for general information purposes only and does not substitute medical advice. While we endeavour to keep this website up-to-date, errors may occur. We advise all patients to discuss their health concerns with their GP. If you would like to suggest amendments or highlight new information that could be useful to others please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Doctor Letters You may have been advised to request a doctor’s letter for the purposes of travel, employment, visa applications, housing etc. Often, you will need a medical examination for this to be appropriately completed. Sometimes, your doctor may be able complete the letter by referring to your medical notes. Please fill out the form below giving as much information as possible. This service may incur a fee. Please allow 7 days before the letter will be ready for collection. First Name Last Name Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Email Phone Full Address Please provide as much information as possible about the letter you require. There may be a charge for this service, if required, a link will be sent to yout mobile to facilitate payment of this charge I consent to this message being sent electronically to the practice. I have checked that the email address and phone number supplied are correct and consent to receiving medical information via email or text. By submitting this form you will be sending personal/sensitive information about yourself across the Internet. Please read our privacy statement to discover how we protect and manage your submitted data. Whilst every effort is made to keep this information secure, you should be aware that we cannot offer any guarantees of absolute privacy. If this matter concerns you then you should use another method of contacting the practice. Submit

< Back Family Planning & Antenatal Care We offer pre-conception counselling to optimise your health if you are considering a pregnancy. If you are having difficulty conceiving, we can arrange the preliminary investigations (blood tests, semen analysis, ultrasound etc). If you are pregnant, we participate in the HSE Maternity and infant Care Scheme which provides free ante-natal care to expecting mothers, a 2 week baby check, and a 6 week baby check for mother and baby. See your GP as soon as possible to confirm you are pregnant. Your GP will refer you for your first hospital antenatal appointment and dating scan. You can discuss the options available to you for antenatal or maternity care and your GP can register you for the Maternity and Infant Care Scheme. Maternity and Infant Care Scheme Every woman who is pregnant and ordinarily resident in Ireland is entitled to maternity care under the Maternity and Infant Scheme. Ordinarily resident means you are living here, or you intend to remain living here for at least one year. On the Maternity and Infant Care Scheme, your maternity care is provided by your GP and a hospital obstetrician (a doctor who specialises in pregnancy and labour). If this is your first pregnancy, the GP will carry out your first examination (ideally before 12 weeks). You will have a further 5 examinations during the pregnancy, which alternate between GP visits and maternity unit/hospital visits. Your schedule of visits may be changed by your GP or hospital obstetrician, depending on your situation. If this is not your first pregnancy, you will have an initial examination and a further 6 examinations. If you have a significant pregnancy related illness, for example, diabetes or hypertension, you may have up to 5 additional visits with your GP. Care for other illnesses which you may have at this time, but which are not related to your pregnancy, is not covered by the Scheme. The Maternity and Infant Care Scheme also provides for 2 postnatal visits to the GP. This includes: An examination of the baby at 2 weeks old An examination of you and the baby at 6 weeks old Mothers are entitled to free inpatient and outpatient public hospital services in respect of the pregnancy and the birth. Vaccines There are 3 vaccines you should get during pregnancy: whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine flu vaccine COVID-19 vaccine Getting these vaccines protects you from becoming ill with these conditions. You'll also protect your child while they're in your womb and for the first few months of their life. You can get these vaccines from your GP at the same time. All these vaccines are free if you have a medical card or GP visit card. Whooping Cough Vaccine Whooping cough (also known as pertussis) is highly contagious and can be life-threatening for babies. You should get the vaccine: during each pregnancy between week 16 and 36 of your pregnancy (you can have it after 36 weeks but it's less effective) Flu Vaccine If you are pregnant you should get the flu vaccine because you are at increased risk of severe complications from flu. The vaccine protects you during pregnancy. Getting the flu increases the risk of complications during your pregnancy and birth. The flu can lead to premature birth, smaller babies and stillbirth. The flu vaccine can reduce the risk of stillbirth by over 50%. Getting the vaccine during pregnancy also protects your baby after birth. It reduces your baby’s risk of being admitted to hospital due to the flu. You can get the flu vaccine safely at any time during pregnancy and you should get it as early as possible in your pregnancy. Flu season in Ireland usually lasts from September to the end of April. If you're pregnant during these months, you should get the flu vaccine. If you are pregnant through two flu seasons, two vaccines, one in each season, may be necessary. COVID-19 vaccine Evidence shows COVID-19 vaccines are safe for you and your baby and protect you from getting very unwell. Most pregnant women who get COVID-19 get mild to moderate symptoms. They give birth as planned and the risk of passing on COVID-19 to their baby is low. But you are more likely to get very unwell and need treatment in intensive care than a woman who is not pregnant. The virus may also cause complications for your baby . Read advice on deciding to get a COVID-19 vaccine if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or trying for a baby Postnatal Depression Postnatal depression affects 10 to 15% of women within the first year of giving birth. The symptoms of postnatal depression sometimes start as baby blues and then get worse. For some women, the symptoms take time to develop and may be most obvious when your baby is 4 to 6 months old. Symptoms of postnatal depression vary from person to person. You may have mild or severe symptoms. No matter what symptoms you have, there are supports available to help. If you think you are experiencing postnatal depression, it is important to ask for help . You can contact your public health nurse or contact the practice to arrange an appointment to see your GP and discuss how you are feeling. If you do not feel up to contacting the practice, you can ask someone you trust (such as a partner, friend or family member) to make an appointment for you. Useful Links & Resources MyChild.ie - Advice and guides from the HSE on: Pregnancy, Labour & Birth, Babies & Toddlers, Parenting HSE - Maternity Services HSE - Youtube video series on Pregnancy HSE - Postnatal Depression MyOptions.ie - Information and support on all your unplanned pregnancy options, including continued pregnancy supports and abortion services. The following websites are all good resources: Cuidiú - is a parent-to-parent voluntary support charity offering free information about postnatal depression . The charity also has parent-to-parent supporters who can chat and listen to you by email, phone or online. Find contact details for your local support worker on the Cuidiú website . Breastfeeding.ie - excellent HSE website providing practical information about how to breastfeed, local support groups, educational videos, etc. Rollercoaster.ie - Irish parenting website with useful information and discussion boards on a wide range of topics. Mummypages.ie - As well as new stories and advice articles, Mummypages also has a forum where parents can talk and discuss all topics regarding raising children. Association of Lactation Consultants Ireland - contact details for accredited lactation consultants. This content of this page (and links to other sites) is for general information purposes only and does not substitute medical advice. While we endeavour to keep this website up-to-date, errors may occur. We advise all patients to discuss their health concerns with their GP. If you would like to suggest amendments or highlight new information that could be useful to others please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

< Back Medical Reports - Legal, Insurance, Driving We are happy to complete all medical reports at the request of a solicitor or insurance company. We also complete Driving Licence Medicals. Fees may differ depending on the report requested. Payment is required prior to release of the report. Please contact reception for more information.

< Back Travel Health If you’re planning to travel, it’s important to arrange your travel vaccination appointment early. We will also provide general travel health advice and prescriptions for prophylactic medications (e.g. Malaria Prophylaxis) if necessary. Illnesses may be caused by contaminated food or water, poor personal hygiene or infected insects. Whether you’re looking for a particular travel vaccine or you would like to consult us about an upcoming trip, we can advise you on the appropriate vaccinations, administer the vaccines and also advise which medications might be useful to bring as a precaution. Please allow time before your trip for this consultation, as you may need to return for vaccination if we need to order the specific vaccines. Complete the Travel Consultation Form once you have made your appointment. Common vaccines required for travel throughout Asia, Africa and America include Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio. Many vaccines must be given at least two weeks before travel. Some must be given even sooner, so please contact us as soon as possible. Useful Links & Resources HSPC - Travel Advice for International Travellers Fit For Travel - Country specific information on health risks, vaccine requirements and malaria risk are listed to enable you to determine if you need to take additional measures to maintain health during travel (provided by NHS Scotland). Tropical Medical Bureau - the leading travel medicine clinic in Ireland with 22 clinics nationwide, specialists in providing the best information and medical care available for the international traveller. This content of this page (and links to other sites) is for general information purposes only and does not substitute medical advice. While we endeavour to keep this website up-to-date, errors may occur. We advise all patients to discuss their health concerns with their GP. If you would like to suggest amendments or highlight new information that could be useful to others please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Fees We aim to provide a fair and efficient service for all our patients. To facilitate this, the practice has adopted a policy that all accounts should be settled at the time of your consultation. We thank all our patients for cooperating with this policy. We accept payment by cash, card or cheque and can take payment over the phone on outstanding balances. If you have an outstanding balance, you may receive an SMS message from us with a secure payment link. Patients with outstanding balances are required to pay their balance in full prior to making any further appointments. You can see an outline of our general fees below, please note that the fee for consultation with the nurse may vary depending on the service being provided. Please enquire at reception if the fee for a particular service is not available below. Not Covered By Medical/GP Visit Cards We are unable to continue to sustain the costs and workload which are not covered as part of the HSE contract – some of which are outlined in the below poster.

Update Your Personal Details Please let us know as soon as possible if you change your address, telephone number or name. It is important that we have up to date contact details in case we need to contact you. Please note: If your name has changed due to Marriage or by Deed Poll, can you please provide us with a copy of the appropriate document (requirement of Department of Health). First Name Last Name (currently on system) Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Email Phone I wish to update my: * Name Address Contact Number New Full Name Old Full Address New Full Address, including Eircode List all family members moving with you. Old Phone Number New Phone Number I consent to this message being sent electronically to the practice. I have checked that the email address and phone number supplied are correct and consent to receiving medical information via email or text. By submitting this form you will be sending personal/sensitive information about yourself across the Internet. Please read our privacy statement to discover how we protect and manage your submitted data. Whilst every effort is made to keep this information secure, you should be aware that we cannot offer any guarantees of absolute privacy. If this matter concerns you then you should use another method of contacting the practice. Submit

< Back Childhood Care & Immunisations All GPs have worked in paediatric hospitals as part of their General Practice training. Our team is also highly experienced in treating common childhood illnesses in the community and addressing parental concerns. We offer all routine Childhood Vaccinations and other vaccinations on request eg; Chicken Pox vaccine. For information on pregnancy care see: Family Planning & Antenatal Care Under 8s GP Visit Card All children under 8 years of age living in Ireland can get a GP visit card. The under 8s GP visit card covers: free GP visits assessments at age 2 and 5 out-of-hours urgent GP care care for children with asthma Medication costs and hospital charges are not covered. Please be aware that free GP care cannot be provided until you have a valid Under 8 card number for your child. If an application has not been made for your child following their 6 week check all GP visits between the 6 week check and having a valid card number will be charged at the normal rate. Register Online Click here to register your child for an Under 8 GP Visit Card. To register your child you need to provide your: PPS number child's PPS number GP's name Do you have a medical card? If your family already have a GMS card and your child needs to be added to the family card please contact reception and we will apply for you. You will need to provide a copy of your child's birth cert and PPS number. If you are a private patient you will need to apply for the card online due to it being a new application. Primary Childhood Immunisation Schedule Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting babies and children against certain diseases. The risks from having these diseases are far greater than the risk of any minor side effects from immunisation. Click the images to download a copy of the immunisation schedule and a guide for parents on your child's immunisations. Click here for more information on the Primary Childhood Immunisation Schedule. Primary Immunisation Schedule born before 01/10/2024 Primary Immunisation Schedule born on or after 01/10/2024 Immunisation Guide School Vaccine Programme During the school year: Children in Junior Infants will be offered 4 in 1 and MMR vaccines Students in first year of secondary school will be offered HPV, Tdap and MenACWY These vaccines are also available to students who are in special schools or are home schooled in the same age group. Learn more about the 4 in 1 and MMR school programme Tdap school programme MenACWY school programme HPV school programme All the vaccines given in the schools' immunisation programme are free. You can also speak to your local school immunisation team if you have any questions. Click here for information on the School Programme. HPV Vaccines for Girls & Boys The HPV vaccine has been offered to girls in their first year of secondary school since 2010. This is because the most common cancer caused by the HPV virus is cervical cancer which only affects women. From September 2019, boys will also be offered the HPV vaccine. This is because HPV can cause cancers and genital warts in boys too. The more young people vaccinated - both boys and girls - the better we can control the spread of the infection. Conditions Caused by HPV Infection In girls, HPV infection can cause cancer of the: cervix vulva (the area surrounding the opening of the vagina) vaginal anus throat head and neck In boys, HPV infection can cause cancer of the: anus throat penis head and neck HPV infection can also cause genital warts in both girls and boys. For HPV Facts and information about the HPV programme see HSE HPV Vaccine . Flu Vaccine for Children Children aged 2 to 17 can get the nasal flu vaccine for free. Your child does not have to be in an at-risk group to receive the vaccine. The flu vaccine will help protect your child against flu and reduce the spread of flu to others, for example, their grandparents, parents and siblings. The nasal flu vaccine has been given to children in the US since 2003 and in the UK since 2013. Please contact reception to book a flu vaccine for your child. For more information from the HSE on the children's flu vaccine, please click here . Useful Links & Resources Some of the child health information available from the HSE: See our Healthier Living page for advice on how to improve your child's health and nutrition. mychild.ie - guide to pregnancy, baby and toddler health undertheweather.ie - A lot of everyday illnesses like colds, coughs, flu, earache and sore throats don’t need an antibiotic. Learn how to look after yourself and your family when you’re sick or have a high temperature. Find out what treatments are available besides antibiotics. Assessment of Need/Disability Assessment - if your child has a disability or you think they may have a disability you can apply for an Assessment of Need. A young person aged 16 or 17 years can apply for their own Assessment of Need. Child Safety Breastfeeding Newborn Screening Immunisation Vitamin D Healthy Eating Meningitis Infant and Child Growth The Nurture Programme - Infant Health & Wellbeing GP Under-8 Card This content of this page (and links to other sites) is for general information purposes only and does not substitute medical advice. While we endeavour to keep this website up-to-date, errors may occur. We advise all patients to discuss their health concerns with their GP. If you would like to suggest amendments or highlight new information that could be useful to others please don’t hesitate to get in touch.