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The public are being unnecessarily medicated with fluoride against their will, according to a local councillor.

This time last year the strategic policy committee on water supply and sewerage of Mayo County Council was given a presentation by Stephen Kerr of Fluoride Awareness Mayo, where he called on Mayo County Council to end the practice of putting fluoride in the water supply alleging that it can pose serious health risks to the public and the council was leaving itself open to potential legal claims.

A free event will take place in Castlebar on Wednesday May 11, with water fluoridation expert Walter Graham.

September is Oral health month so now is a great time to get back into some healthy habits. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in Irish children. Fortunately, tooth decay is preventable and this is an achievable aim for Irish children.