Dept. of Public Health HSE South West Infectious Disease & Immunisation Newsletter, Issue 5 Summer 2024 has just been published on LENUS with travel advice this summer and update on Infectious diseases in Cork & Kerry lenus.ie/handle/10147/6… Irish College of GPs HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) HSE National Immunisation Office (NIO)

All medical practitioners, including clinical directors of diagnostic laboratories, are required to notify the Medical Officer of Health/Director of Public Health of certain diseases. More info is available here 👉bit.ly/3Ot5LEI

🔔Is it time to get the second dose of your MMR vaccine? 👩‍⚕️Make sure you're protected by joining us this week to get your free MMR vaccine ℹ️Full details: www2.hse.ie/services/mmr-v…

The MMR vaccine protects against serious, infectious conditions. The vaccine is safe, effective and protects from measles and its complications. Babies age 6-11 months can get the vaccine for free from your GP before travelling to another country.

So glad we were able to get this 6 month old the additional free MMR vaccine to protect her from measles on our summer holidays. No side effects and no hassle. Free for any infants 6-11 months travelling abroad this summer 😎 HSE National Immunisation Office (NIO) www2.hse.ie/conditions/mmr….

Measles is a serious viral infection that spreads very easily. If your baby is travelling outside Ireland for holidays before they are due their MMR vaccine at 12 months old, they can get an additional MMR vaccine for free if they are aged between 6 and 11 months to protect them

#MensHealthWeek 2024 saw groups across Ireland offering innovative opportunities for men to improve their health and wellbeing. Check out this video - youtu.be/bV8jBqP1Iqk - to see what was on offer to the farming community attending the Mid-Kerry Mart in June ...

🔔Is it time to get your MMR vaccine? 👩‍⚕️Make sure you and your family are protected by joining us this week to get your free MMR vaccine ℹ️Find a clinic here: www2.hse.ie/services/mmr-v…

Best of luck to the Cork Hurlers!! #Allirelandhuringfinal #Cork

Delighted to attend the launch of the National #Traveller and #Roma Inclusion Strategy (NTRIS II) today. Our office welcomes Colm Burke TD's commitment to the importance and implementation of Traveller & Roma Health actions under the strategy. #TravellerHealth #RomaHealth #NTRIS

Happy #WorldBreastfeedingWeek. Find information and advice to support you on your breastfeeding journey on our website, including guides to breastfeeding, local support group details, and access to our breastfeeding expert live chat service: bit.ly/3yk5JuQ #HSEMyChild

Planning a holiday? Ensure you're protected against measles before you go. If you’re unsure whether you’ve been vaccinated before, it’s still safe to get one now. ➡️ bit.ly/3WSf9qS

📢Is it time to get your MMR vaccine? ⚕️Make sure you're protected by joining us next week to get your free MMR vaccine. 📅Aug 13th 📍 Mayfield ⏲️10am - 12pm 📅Aug 14th 📍Bantry ⏲️10am - 12pm 📍Skibbereen ⏲️2pm - 4pm 💻ℹ️ hse.ie/conditions/mmr…

For the second time in two years, World Health Organization (WHO) has declared #mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. This time, following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has spread to several countries in the WHO African Region. The first time an mpox PHEIC was

Whooping cough (also called Pertussis) rates are on the rise. If you’re pregnant speak to your GP, midwife or obstetrician about getting vaccinated while pregnant as it protects your baby until they are old enough to get the vaccine themselves. Listen below to Dr Ruth McDermott

If your child is starting Junior Infants, it’s time for them to get vaccinated. Check out our easy tips for your child's routine school vaccines. For more information visit immunisation.ie #ProtectOurFuture | #VaccinesSavesLives

Powerful work led by Dr Katerina Kavalidou & Dr J O Mahony on the experiences of Irish Traveller women presenting w/suicidal ideation. We need respectful, culturally sensitive support. Proud to have contributed to this. An excellent example of coproduction ⁦National Suicide Research Foundation⁩

Cannot wait to welcome Ben Harris-Roxas to UCC School of Public Health ISS21 next week! Ben will deliver a seminar on #healthimpactassessment development in Australia. All welcome! HealthResearchBoard UCC Research UCC Medicine & Health UCC Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences Tara Kenny Kirst

Delighted and so proud of our Dept Department of Public Health HSE South West awarded National Infectious Disease Project of the Year last night for our Health Protection Duty Room by Hospital Professional News. Great recognition for all the hard work of our dedicated staff 🙏🏻🥳 HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) Cork Kerry Community Healthcare HSE National Immunisation Office (NIO)

Very proud moment for staff Department of Public Health HSE South West Health Protection Team on this GSK ID Project of the Year Award HSE Ireland HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC)