DURING the recent public meeting of ‘Save Our Acute Services’, Fr Brian D’Arcy read out an emotional letter from a patient who was too ill to be there on the night. “I had half my bowl removed three years ago in SWAH, it saved my life, I was in theatre for eight hours and in […]
Get your jabs! Local pharmacies help with flu vaccine roll out
ANYONE who is eligible to get the flu vaccine is urged to take it up this year to help ease the pressure on the local health system. And with local pharmacies now giving out the jab, it’s easier than ever. With Covid still very much circulating in the community, and warnings over the dangers of […]
Flu jab shortage fears allayed
Local health centres are hopeful that this year there will be no shortages in the supply of the flu vaccine.
Struggle with vaccine supplies amid swine flu fears
AS THE flu season approaches concerns have been raised that those most susceptible to flu this year will be young people and pregnant women. A recent meeting of the emergency department task force has highlighted that Swine Flu is likely to be a dominant strain. According to the Public Health Agency the Swine Flu virus […]
No shortage of flu vaccine, patients told
THERE is no shortage of the flu vaccine this year, health officials have insisted, and anyone who needs to get it should contact their local surgery. There have been reports in recent days the vaccine was in short supply in the Fermanagh area. However, the Health and Social Care Board have said there is no […]
Doctor’s winter warning on vital flu vaccine
Almost 30 years ago, Dr Brendan O’Hare had his own close call with death after contracting Encephalitis after a bad dose of flu.