Due to the high level of phone calls regarding coronavirus our phone lines are blocked at times. Coronavirus queries click on https://screeningform.com/newtown-medical-center and complete the form. We will process requests from Monday to Friday.”
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In order to increase patient safety, we are following all HSE and ICGP guidelines concerning the new coronavirus infection. All patients with respiratory symptoms (cough, cold) etc will need to be spoken to by a doctor before they can be seen. Where possible we will manage the issue over the phone. If a patient needs […]
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The Flu vaccine is available from the 1st of October. There will be walk-in clinics from 3 pm to 5 pm on Tuesday and Thursdays to facilitate this. Please note that no other issues can be dealt with during these clinics.
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With the new year come a lot of colds and flu’s. It is not necessary to come to the doctor in the first day or two of a new cold. Most of these infections last between 5 and 10 days and will go away without any medicine. You can take paracetamol and/or ibuprofen to relieve […]
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With colds and flu’s it is normal for children to develop high temperatures. The first thing to do if a child gets a high temperature is to give either paracetamol (calpol) or ibuprofen (nurofen); refer to the bottle for the correct dose for the child’s age. Most temperatures will come down after an hour to […]
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Christmas Opening Hours Closed Dec 24th until Dec 27th Reopening Dec 28th until Dec 30th Closed Dec 31st until Jan 2nd Midoc are available for medical emergencies when we are closed. Phone 1850 302 702 Happy Christmas and New Year from all our staff.
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We are taking part in the free GP visit scheme for children under the age of 6 years old. If you register with any of our doctors you are free to attend the GP of your choice within the surgery. You can register at http://www.hse.ie/under6contract .
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If you are travelling to an area that requires vaccination or protection against malaria we provide a full service. We are licensed to provide yellow fever vaccination along with anything else you may need before you travel. Don’t leave it last minute as some vaccinations need to be given a few weeks in advance of […]
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Arthritis pain can severely limit your ability to perform life’s daily activities. The tablets prescribed to help with the pain can upset your stomach and have other side effects. A steroid injection into an arthritic knee or shoulder can provide instant pain relief. Contact our staff today for an appointment to see if you can […]
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Protect yourself from the flu this winter Influenza can cause fevers and muscle pains for 5 to 10 days and can even make some people sick enough to warrant hospital admission. Protect yourself from influenza this winter by attending our walk in flu vaccine clinics on Tuesday mornings 11-1 and Thursday afternoons 2 to 4 […]
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