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HSE urges increased take-up of Covid and flu
vaccines.
McSorleys Pharmacy are doing vaccination clinics next
Tuesday and Friday and on an ongoing basis if people
would like to phone us for an appointment
Concern over an expected rise in winter viruses has led the HSE
to call for increased take-up of the Covid-19 and flu vaccines.
People with long-term health conditions and healthcare workers
should get both vaccines, the health service said. A Covid-19
vaccine is recommended for everyone aged 50 and over and
everyone over five living with a long term health condition. For
eligible people an interval of at least three months since a Covid-
19 infection or last Covid vaccine is recommended before people
receive their autumn/winter Covid-19 vaccine.
Dr Éamonn O'Moore, Director of National Health Protection at the
HSE, said: "We are concerned that the uptake of the vaccines so
far remains low, and that this may have a serious impact on
public health in the coming weeks and months. There is no room
for complacency at this point. "Our hospitals are already feeling
pressure from a significant level of RSV (respiratory syncytial
virus), particularly our paediatric services. "The winter in the
southern hemisphere saw very high levels of flu, and this adds to
the concern about our own winter. "We are already seeing early
signs that flu levels are rising and we expect it to be reaching its
peak from mid-December and into January. Covid-19 levels are
currently stable but we are seeing people seriously ill with Covid-
19, including in our ICUs (intensive care units) now, and around
half of those have not received boosters in the last six months.
"There is still time for people to get their vaccines, it takes
around two weeks for the vaccines to take effect so now is the
time to act."
The flu vaccine is available free of charge to everyone aged 65
and older as well as all living with long term health conditions
such as heart disease, diabetes, respiratory illnesses and who
may be immunocompromised, along with health and care
workers. Both vaccines can be given at the same time
Likewise the children's flu vaccine is available free of charge to all
children aged two-12. Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Dr
Moore added: "Our message is that as people start to think
about preparations for Christmas at this time that they put
getting their flu and Covid vaccines on that 'to-do list' to protect
themselves and their family, and to safeguard everyone." Dr
O'Moore said while some people may experience mild side-
effects, this should not discourage people from getting both the
flu and Covid vaccinations.
"Every vaccine has some adverse reactions. The vast majority
are very mild and I wouldn't let that deter me and I wouldn't let
it deter members of my family from having the vaccine. "That
will certainly protect them from the most significant impact of flu
and or Covid." The HSE National Immunisation Lead said: "We
are moving into the start of the rise of flu and Covid season, with
all our projections pointing towards a multipathogenic winter.
"We are growing increasingly concerned by the disappointingly
low vaccine uptake figures. Only one in ten people who are
immunocompromised have had their vaccine," Dr Lucy Jessop
said. "Uptake among heath and care workers is also lower than
expected, which is alarming as they will be caring for patients,
many of whom will have these viruses and we want to make sure
they are protected." People can book vaccines online or call
HSELive on 1800 700 700.
We are doing vaccination clinics next Tuesday and Friday
and on an ongoing basis if people would like to phone us
for an appointment
On Tuesday 13 August, McSorley's Pharmacy in Emyvale officially
reopened their newly refurbished premises. The pharmacy
practice was opened nineteen years ago and the management
and staff were delighted when one of McSorley's first customers,
Mrs Nancy McCluskey agreed to cut the ribbon to mark the
event.
Community pharmacists and their staff play a vital role in the
primary healthcare system in Ireland. McSorley's Pharmacy are
committed to providing a quality, accessible, personal and
professional service that always puts the patient first. In addition
to dispensing prescriptions promptly and while you wait, the
pharmacists here can offer you information about treatments,
explanations on medication interactions and much more. They
will also guide you to other health professionals or community
services, if required. Chiropody and Optometry services are also
available at the pharmacy.
There is a wide selection of gifts available at the pharmacy
including Tipperary Crystal, Newgrange and Shannonbridge, all
of which are discounted until the end of the month to mark
today's event.
All at McSorleys would like to express their sincere thanks to the
Emyvale community and those of its hinterlands for their support
during the last nineteen years and are looking forward to their
continuing support.
We at emyvale.net extend congratulations and best wishes to
McSorley’s Pharmacy and its very friendly and professional staff
and we thank them for playing such a pivital and essential role in
the healthcare of the people of North Monaghan and beyond.