Health Service Executive (HSE) and Department of Health Swine Flu Update 30th October 2009: From Monday 2nd November the HSE will have 45 specialised clinics around the country to provide vaccinations for at risk patients whose GPs are not offering the vaccine (these are listed below along with opening times).
Appointments for these centres can be made on the internet at www.hse.ie from Monday 2nd of November onwards.
Clinic Address with Opening Times and Bookings
Carlow/Kilkenny Pre-Discharge Unit, Kilcreene Hospital, Kilkenny Nov 2nd-6th, 9am-5pm Nov 16th-20th, 9am-5pm
St. Anne’s Ward, St. Dympna’s Hospital, Athy Road, Carlow Town Nov 9th-13th, 9am-5pm Nov 23th-27th, 9am-5pm
South Tipperary St. Claire’s Ward, St. Luke’s Hospital, Western Road, Clonmel Mon, Tues, Wed 9am-5pm
Limerick HSE Building, Ballycummin Business Park, Raheen Industrial Estate, Limerick (Signposted from entrance to Industrial Estate) Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
North Tipperary HSE, The Derg Centre, Gortland Roe, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Roscommon Flat 4, Roscommon County Hospital, Roscommon Town Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Mayo Clinical Decision Unit, Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Galway Education Centre, Merlin Park Hospital, Dublin Road, Galway City Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Sligo / Leitrim / West Cavan Nazareth House, Church Hill, Sligo Town Mon-Fri 9.15am-5.15pm
Donegal Mulroy Room/Gweebarra Room, Education Centre, St Conal’s, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal.
Info Centre
WhatisAlpha-1Antitrypsin?
Alpha-1 antitrypsin is a vital protein produced by the liver to protect the lungs. It provides protection from the harmful effects of infections and inhaled irritants, particularly tobacco smoke. It can be easily measured by a simple blood test.
WhatisAlpha-1AntitrypsinDeficiency?
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic condition which, after cystic fibrosis, is the commonest genetic disorder in Ireland. It severely affects more than 15,000 people, with another 250,000 carriers also at risk of lung and liver disease on the island of Ireland. It is a proven genetic risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
HowDoIGetTested?
The Alpha-1 Foundation Ireland provides free testing for Alpha-1 as part of a national screening programme which is funded by the HSE. It is a simple blood test. For more details ring 01-8093871 or email alpha1@rcsi.ie
Update on Swine Flu Vaccine Clinic Locations
Health Service Executive (HSE) and Department of Health Swine Flu Update 30th October 2009: From Monday 2nd November the HSE will have 45 specialised clinics around the country to provide vaccinations for at risk patients whose GPs are not offering the vaccine (these are listed below along with opening times).
Appointments for these centres can be made on the internet at www.hse.ie from Monday 2nd of November onwards.
Clinic Address with Opening Times and Bookings
Carlow/Kilkenny
Pre-Discharge Unit, Kilcreene Hospital, Kilkenny
Nov 2nd-6th, 9am-5pm
Nov 16th-20th, 9am-5pm
St. Anne’s Ward, St. Dympna’s Hospital, Athy Road, Carlow Town
Nov 9th-13th, 9am-5pm
Nov 23th-27th, 9am-5pm
South Tipperary
St. Claire’s Ward, St. Luke’s Hospital, Western Road, Clonmel
Mon, Tues, Wed 9am-5pm
Our Lady’s Hospital, Boherclough St, Cashel
Thurs, Fri 9am-5pm
Waterford
HSE Community Services, Cork Road, Waterford
Thurs 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-1pm
New Community Day Hospital, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Mon, Tues, Wed 9am-5pm
Wexford
St. John’s Community Hospital, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Cork City
Neptune Stadium, Blackpool, Cork City
Mon, Tues 10am-4pm
Thur, Fri 10am-3pm
North Cork
Mallow GAA Complex, Mallow, Co Cork
Mon-Fri 10am-3pm
West Cork
Clonakilty Industrial Hall, Clonakilty, Co Cork
Mon-Fri 10am-3pm
Kerry
St. Columbanus’ Hospital, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Mon-Fri 10am-3pm
Dublin Northside
Darndale/Belcamp Community Sports Hall, behind Darndale/Belcamp Village Centre, Priorswood Rd, Darndale, D.17
Mon- Fri 9.30am-5pm
Ballymun Health Centre, Ballymun Civic Centre, Dublin 9
Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm
St. Brendans Grangegorman Development Agency, St Brendan’s Hospital, Rathdown Road, Dublin 7
Mon,Thurs,Fri 9.30am-5pm
FOLD Housing Unit, Cherryfield Lawn, Hartstown, Dublin 15
Tues,Wed 9.30am-5pm
Dublin Southside
Bru Chaoimhín, Cork St, Dublin 8
Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm
HSE Primary Care Centre, Rockfield Medical Centre, Balally, Dublin 16
Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm
St. Colmcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown
Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm
Education Centre, Tallaght Hospital, Tallaght
Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm
Bridge House, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Dublin 10
Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm
Cavan/Monaghan
Ballinagh Community Centre, Main Street, Ballinagh, Co. Cavan
Nov 9th-10th, 9.30am-5pm
Nov 23rd-24th, 9.30am-5pm
Balieboro Community Centre, Shercock Road, Bailieboro
Nov 5th-6th, 9.30am-5pm
Nov 19th-20th, 9.30am-5pm
Teach na Daoine, Oriel Rd, (off Clones Road), Monaghan
Nov 2nd,3rd,4th, 9.30-5pm
Nov 16th,17th,18th, 9.30-5pm
St. Mary’s Hospital, Castleblaney
Nov 11th-12th, 9.30am-5pm
Nov 25th-26th, 9.30am-5pm
Meath
Dunshaughlin Health Care Unit – Ground Floor, Dunshaughlin
Mon and Fri 9.30am-5pm
Physiotherapy Dept, Our Lady’s Hospital Campus, Navan
Tue, Wed, Thur 9.30am-5pm
Louth
Louth Community Services, Dublin Rd, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Tue, Wed, Fri 9.30am-5pm
Haymarket Health Centre, John Street, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Mon and Thur 9.30am-5pm
Wicklow
Wicklow Health Centre, Glenside Road, Wicklow
Mon, Tues, Fri 9.30am-5pm
Newcastle Hospital, Newcastle, Greystones
Wed, Thurs 9.30am-5pm
Laois / Offaly
Riada House, Arden Road, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Thurs, Fri 9.30am-5pm
Tribunal Rooms, St. Fintan’s Hospital, Portlaoise
Mon, Tues, Wed 9.30am-5pm
Longford/Westmeath
Ward 1, Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Mon, Tues 9.30am-5pm
St. Joseph’s Care Centre, Dublin Road, Longford (Beside MIDOC/Out Patients)
Wed, Thurs 9.30am-5pm
HSE Resource Centre, Clonbrusk, Athlone, Co. Westmeath (near B&Q)
Fri 9.30-5pm
Kildare / West Wicklow
Out Patients Department, Naas General Hospital Tel 045 981855
Tues 2pm-5pm
Thurs 9.30am-5pm
Fri 2pm-5pm
Clare
HSE Community Physiotherapy Dept, Tobartaoscain, Ennis, Co. Clare
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Limerick
HSE Building, Ballycummin Business Park, Raheen Industrial Estate, Limerick
(Signposted from entrance to Industrial Estate)
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
North Tipperary
HSE, The Derg Centre, Gortland Roe, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Roscommon
Flat 4, Roscommon County Hospital, Roscommon Town
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Mayo
Clinical Decision Unit, Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Galway
Education Centre, Merlin Park Hospital, Dublin Road, Galway City
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Sligo / Leitrim / West Cavan
Nazareth House, Church Hill, Sligo Town
Mon-Fri 9.15am-5.15pm
Donegal
Mulroy Room/Gweebarra Room, Education Centre, St Conal’s, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal.
Info Centre
What is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin?
Alpha-1 antitrypsin is a vital protein produced by the liver to protect the lungs. It provides protection from the harmful effects of infections and inhaled irritants, particularly tobacco smoke. It can be easily measured by a simple blood test.
What is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (Alpha-1) is a genetic condition which, after cystic fibrosis, is the commonest genetic disorder in Ireland. It severely affects more than 15,000 people, with another 250,000 carriers also at risk of lung and liver disease on the island of Ireland. It is a proven genetic risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
How Do I Get Tested?
The Alpha-1 Foundation Ireland provides free testing for Alpha-1 as part of a national screening programme which is funded by the HSE. It is a simple blood test. For more details ring 01-8093871 or email alpha1@rcsi.ie