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Flu vaccine now available from pharmacists
Members of the public can now receive this year's seasonal flu vaccination service from pharmacists. The service is available free of charge from pharmacists to those in an at risk group who hold a medical card. At risk groups include elderly people, pregnant women, and people with chronic illnesses.
Free iPad up for grabs during Mayo Healthy Living Month
Transition year and fifth year students in Mayo are in with a chance to win some top prizes in a school essay competition launched by the local heart and stroke charity Croí and Mayo PCCC, HSE West, as part of ‘Mayo Healthy Living Month’.
Ceart therapy receives grant from EBS community fund
The EBS Community Fund results for Kilkenny were announced today with Ceart Therapy Rehabilitation Health Support Service having been selected by the local EBS office to receive €500 in funding.
Get fit for anything in the New Year
If your New Year resolution is to get fit then the HSE’s Get Ireland Active website (www.getirelandactive.ie) is the place to start.
Drumm launches primary care team in Kilkenny
A new approach in healthcare for people in Kilkenny City was launched during the week by HSE chief executive Prof Brendan Drumm at the Dean St Medical Practice premises.
Over 65s and young with long term illness urged to get seasonal flu jab
The Health Service Executive West is urging those aged over 65 years and younger people with long term illnesses, such as asthma, heart problems, etc, to avail of the seasonal flu vaccine now.
Not to be sneezed at — Seventy-five per cent of people will opt for swine flu vaccine, says survey
Three out of four people intend to get the swine flu vaccine when the national vaccination programme gets under way, according to a nationwide survey carried out by the HSE.
