The income threshold to be eligible for a GP visit card has been increased, so more people than ever may qualify for free GP visits. Are you eligible?

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“It’s providing increased opportunities for diagnosis and treatment.”
The World Health Organisation (World Health Organization (WHO)) set a target to eliminate 80% of Hepatitis C on 2015 levels by 2030. We are on track to reach this target.
Read more via the Irish Independent ➡
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If you have an accident, including a sports injury, you can go to an injury unit. Injury units treat recent injuries (less than 6 weeks old) that are not life-threatening and unlikely to need admission to hospital. For example, broken bones, sprains and strains.

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Tá sé ríthábhachtach an ailse a dhiagnóisiú go luath mar an chéad chéim chun feabhas a chur ar rátaí marthanais agus chun caighdeán na beatha a fheabhsú an oiread agus is féidir do dhaoine a bhfuil ailse orthu.

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Vaccination against measles is free for children and eligible adults.

Don't let cost be a barrier to protecting your health.

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When was the last time you checked in on your mental health?

We can all experience different levels of stress, anxiety, low mood or have trouble sleeping. Our new online tool is here to help.

Visit our website, fill out 4 multiple choice questions and get some practical advice

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Getting vaccinated is the best way we can protect ourselves from COVID-19.

If you're 80 or over, or you have a weak immune system, it's time for your recommended spring booster.

If you are due a spring booster, we may be in touch directly with a reminder.

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Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

Outdoor workers are exposed to 2 to 3 times more ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun than indoor workers. Therefore outdoor workers have a higher than average risk of developing skin cancers.

Be #SunSmart .
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Glan do lámha go minic – nigh le gallúnach agus uisce te iad, go háirithe:

➡️tar éis dul chuig an leithreas
➡️tar éis bia amh a láimhseáil
➡️roimh bhia a ullmhú

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#HandHygiene

Thinking about booking a holiday?

Remember to apply for your #EHIC if you're travelling abroad. It covers you for free or reduced cost healthcare when you are on holiday, or on a short-term stay in Europe: bit.ly/3UAOqht

Getting vaccinated is the best way we can protect ourselves from COVID-19. If you have a weak immune system, it's time for your recommended spring booster.

If you are due a spring booster, we may be in touch directly with a reminder.

➡️ bit.ly/3UCeqsR

#COVIDVaccine

If you or your family feel unwell and need some care, consider all the options.

Thinking about booking a holiday?

Remember to apply for your #EHIC if you're travelling abroad. It covers you for free or reduced cost healthcare when you are on holiday, or on a short-term stay in Europe: bit.ly/3Ua8OEE

'The support of this service has meant so much to me.'

Nora Goaley, 23, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphomalast year, speaks about her experience of the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) service at Galway University Hospitals.

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Injury units treat recent injuries (less than 6 weeks old) that are not life-threatening and unlikely to need admission to hospital.

Injury units can treat:
➡️ broken bones, sprains and strains, from knees to toes
➡️ broken bones, sprains and strains, from collarbone to

Spring means more running around outside. So when injuries happen, cuts and scrapes should be cleaned and kept dry to help prevent infection: bit.ly/4aIkCFb

Sepsis is a life-threatening complication of an infection.

Learn about the symptoms of sepsis in babies and children under five: rollercoaster.ie/family/sepsis-…

#SepsisAwareness | RollerCoaster.ie

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