Walk-in measles vaccine clinics
A walk-in clinic for those wishing to be vaccinated against measles is to he held at the Mullingar Primary Care Centre this Sunday, March 24 from 11am to 3pm.
There are also some pre-booked slots available.
According to the HSE, the clinic is one of several arranged in response to the rise in cases of the disease in the UK and Europe.
Dr Fionnuala Cooney, Area Director of Public Health in HSE Dublin and Midlands said she welcomed this "very important" catch-up campaign.
"We know that measles is highly infectious and can be serious," Dr Cooney says.
"It causes a rash, illness, with cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis and high fever. Complications of measles include ear infections, pneumonia, febrile seizures and less commonly encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and even death.”
Dr Cooney said two doses of MMR vaccine provide excellent protection against measles.
"If a child or young adult is not fully protected, they can get their MMR vaccines from their GP or HSE Vaccination Clinic."
She added that the MMR vaccine is the only effective and safe protection against measles. I urge all who are eligible to arrange an appointment as soon as possible.
To book an appointment, visit: https://www2.hse.ie/services/mmr-vaccine/book-an-appointment. Some walk-in appointments are also available.
Clinics in HSE Dublin and Midlands Region this week (Wednesday – Sunday) include:
Wednesday 20th March:
· Inchichore Primary Care Centre, Patriots Path, St Michael's Estate, Inchicore, Dublin D08 KW35, Appointments and Walk In from 10.15am to 3.30pm
· Kilcock Primary Care Centre, 1st Floor, Room 1-22, Commons West, Kilcock, W23 XY89. Appointments and Walk In from 10.30pm to 2pm
· Clonbrusk Primary Care Centre, Arcadia, Athlone, N37 P8P8. Appointments and Walk In from 11am to 4.40pm
Thursday 21st March:
· Vista Primary Care Naas, Room 21A & 21B, Ballymore Road, Naas, W91 XW83. Appointments and Walk In from 1pm to 5pm
· Maynooth University, Library, Maynooth, W23 C2N1. Appointments and Walk In from 10am to 3pm
· Tullamore Primary Care Centre, Church Street, Tullamore, R35 K1W4. Appointments and Walk In from 11am to 4.40pm
Friday 22nd March:
· Newbridge Primary Care, Station Road, Newbridge, W12 XD45. Appointments and Walk In from 2pm to 5pm
· Blessington Primary Care, Room 7 & 8 Blessington Business Park, Blessington, W91 F5X4. Appointments and Walk In from 11am to 4pm
Saturday 23rd March:
· Longford County Clinic, Leader Park, Glack, Longford, N39 HE37. Appointments and Walk in from 11am to 3pm
Sunday 24th March:
· Mullingar Primary Care Centre, Harbour Road, Robinstown (Tryell), Mullingar, N91 V6R9. Appointments and Walk In from 11am to 3pm
Keep a check on https://www2.hse.ie/services/mmr-vaccine/vaccination-clinics for most up-to-date clinic listings and times.
The HSE will also provide targeted clinics for specific groups including students and young people in education settings, underserved groups including refugees, applicants seeking protection and other minority groups.