Vaccination Information
The MMR Catch-up Vaccination Programme There has been a recent rise in measles cases internationally. In Europe there have been increasing numbers of measles cases notified since the beginning of 2023. The MMR Catch-up Vaccination Programme forms an important part of...
Cervical Check
Slievemore GP has recommenced Cervical Screening. Cervical Screening is done to detect early pre-cancerous changes in the cervix (neck of the womb). Screening is carried out every 3 years for women age 25-45 and every 5 years from age 45-60. If you are currently due a...
Pneumonia Vaccination
If you have not had the Pneumonia Vaccine or are due a booster, please arrange to get the Pneumonia Vaccination (Pneumovax) through your GP. We strongly recommend the Pneumonia vaccine for the following higher risk groups Aged over 65 years: One dose provides lifelong...
Meningitis B
Meningitis B Childhood Vaccination with Meningitis C, Hib and Pneumococcal vaccines has caused a large drop in the number of children affected by Meningitis. THis means that Meningitis B is now the most common cause of Bacterial Meningitis in the UK and Ireland making...