Covid 19 coronavirus updates
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We were delighted to hold our third Pfizer BioNtech Covid19 vaccination clinic on Saturday 27th March for those over the age of 75yrs and the second dose for those over 85yrs.
Our next clinic is on Monday 12th April which will be for the first dose for remaining over 75yrs and approximately half of those over 70yrs (i.e. the older cohort) going by the reduced supply of vaccines to be provided by the HSE to GPs at present. We will text you your appointment time.
We will also be giving the second dose of vaccine to the over 80yrs on Monday 12th April- please come at the same appointment time that you were given for your first dose on Monday 15th March.
We look forward to seeing you all on the day.
The HSE's information leaflet on the Pfizer BioNtech vaccine is HERE
The full vaccine details from the manufacturer are HERE See pages 25-27 for the Patient Information Leaflet (the "PIL"). The PIL is below on our next page also. It should always be read prior to receiving the vaccine and any questions you have should be discussed with the vaccinator nurse or doctor beforehand.
Hospitals are currently vaccinating people under 70yrs who are most at risk from Covid 19 infection - hospitals will contact patients directly.
The HSE has also opened a Covid19 vaccination centre in the Radisson Hotel for those under 70yrs. The HSE publish details about which groups are to be vaccinated in order of priority. We are forwarding the names and mobile phone numbers of our patients in the HSE designated high risk cohorts through a secure portal to the HSE. (No clinical details are forwarded). These vaccinations have commenced and those in the high risk groups are likely to receive appointments by text very shortly.
Please note that there is no fee for GP telephone consultations regarding possible Covid 19 symptoms which can start with very few symptoms such as a mild cold. Please phone as soon as possible if you develop any symptoms.
There is no fee should you need a Covid 19 test with the HSE.
There is no fee either for a necessary examination by the GP for Covid-19 related symptoms or for an examination in the dedicated doctor run HSE "Hub" in Limerick city.
Comprehensive information regarding Covid 19 infection is also provided by the HSE HERE
If you or a relative /friend is feeling very unwell or getting rapidly worse ring 999 - do not delay.
Our next clinic is on Monday 12th April which will be for the first dose for remaining over 75yrs and approximately half of those over 70yrs (i.e. the older cohort) going by the reduced supply of vaccines to be provided by the HSE to GPs at present. We will text you your appointment time.
We will also be giving the second dose of vaccine to the over 80yrs on Monday 12th April- please come at the same appointment time that you were given for your first dose on Monday 15th March.
We look forward to seeing you all on the day.
The HSE's information leaflet on the Pfizer BioNtech vaccine is HERE
The full vaccine details from the manufacturer are HERE See pages 25-27 for the Patient Information Leaflet (the "PIL"). The PIL is below on our next page also. It should always be read prior to receiving the vaccine and any questions you have should be discussed with the vaccinator nurse or doctor beforehand.
Hospitals are currently vaccinating people under 70yrs who are most at risk from Covid 19 infection - hospitals will contact patients directly.
The HSE has also opened a Covid19 vaccination centre in the Radisson Hotel for those under 70yrs. The HSE publish details about which groups are to be vaccinated in order of priority. We are forwarding the names and mobile phone numbers of our patients in the HSE designated high risk cohorts through a secure portal to the HSE. (No clinical details are forwarded). These vaccinations have commenced and those in the high risk groups are likely to receive appointments by text very shortly.
Please note that there is no fee for GP telephone consultations regarding possible Covid 19 symptoms which can start with very few symptoms such as a mild cold. Please phone as soon as possible if you develop any symptoms.
There is no fee should you need a Covid 19 test with the HSE.
There is no fee either for a necessary examination by the GP for Covid-19 related symptoms or for an examination in the dedicated doctor run HSE "Hub" in Limerick city.
Comprehensive information regarding Covid 19 infection is also provided by the HSE HERE
If you or a relative /friend is feeling very unwell or getting rapidly worse ring 999 - do not delay.
