Covid-19 Vaccine Information
We are now offering a Pfizer Covid booster vaccine to persons 16 and over.
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For any information regarding the Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine please go to
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We are offering telephone consultations, tele consultations and in-practice consultations when necessary. Baby care and vaccinations as normal.
We are taking all the necessary precautions to ensure our patients and staff are safe during this difficult time.
All appointments, queries, prescription requests must be made over the telephone at 01 4902327.
Please be patient as telephone lines are extremely busy.
Kimmage Family Practice was appointed as a training practice for the North Dublin City GP Training Scheme in July 2021, with Dr Tatsiana Daly as the nominated GP Trainer for the practice. Each year, a doctor who is completing their specialist GP training joins the practice to learn about providing high quality GP care. This is similar to hospital doctors in training who rotate through various posts. All GP Registrars are fully-qualified doctors with at least 3 years hospital experience before coming to the surgery. Many have worked as specialists in other areas of medicine, and bring that expertise to the practice.
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New Well Woman & Well Man Check Service
At Kimmage Family Practice we believe that prevention is better than cure,
so we are offering a comprehensive health screening service for women and men.
‘Well Woman Check’ includes
Full lifestyle assessment to include dietary issues Full medical history and assessment of risk factors Full physical examination with a doctor
Investigations on site to include:
Blood pressure, Pulse, Weight and Height, Waist circumference and calculation of Body Mass Index, Urinalysis, ECG and Breast Check.
Laboratory examinations to test for:
Anaemia, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Liver, Kidney, Thyroid function, Cholesterol and Diabetes. Cervical smear test if appropriate. Total cost €120
‘Well Man Check’ includes
Full lifestyle assessment to include dietary issues Full medical history and assessment of risk factors Full physical examination with a doctor
Investigations on site to include:
Blood pressure, Pulse, Weight and Height, Waist circumference and calculation of Body Mass Index, Urinalysis, ECG.
Laboratory examinations to test for:
Anaemia, Vitamin B12 deficiency, Liver, Kidney, Thyroid function, Cholesterol, Diabetes and Prostate cancer screening. Total cost €120
Influenza Vaccination 2021/2022 - Please telephone surgery to make your appointment.
The Influenza Vaccine is now available in our practice. Please contact the practice for an appointment or if you have any queries relating to your eligibility for this vaccine. The flu vaccine for children will be available from the middle of October 2021.
The seasonal flu vaccine (flu jab) protects against 4 strains of flu virus. These are the strains most likely to be circulating this flu season.
The vaccine is available every year to adults and children at risk of flu and its complications.
You need to get a new vaccine each year. This is because the strains of the flu virus change. This is why it is called seasonal flu. But people commonly call it flu.
You should get your flu vaccine as soon as it's available, to be covered for flu season. Flu season runs from September to end of April.
At-risk groups
Some people are more at risk of getting complications if they catch flu.
You can get the flu vaccine for free if you're in an at-risk group. You are in an at-risk group if you:
- are 65 years of age and over
- are pregnant
- have a long-term medical condition – for example, a heart, lung, kidney or neurological disease or cancer
- have a weak immune system – for example, if you have diabetes or you're having chemotherapy
- live in a nursing home or other long-term care facility
- are obese and have a body mass index (BMI) of over 40
- are a child with a moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorder such as cerebral palsy
- were born with Down syndrome
Read more about Vaccines needed during pregnancy - flu vaccine
If you are in an at-risk group, you should get the flu vaccine as early into the flu season as you can.
Children aged 2 to 12 years are also recommended to get the flu vaccine.
Read more about flu vaccine for children aged 2 to 12
Some people should get the vaccine to protect themselves, their families and those they care for.
These include those who:
- work in healthcare
- are a carer or live with someone who is at risk of flu
- are in regular contact with pigs, poultry or waterfowl
Read more about flu vaccine for healthcare workers
HSE Seasonal Flu Vaccine Information
We also have an excellent HSE website providing clear advice on how to manage minor illnesses such as coughs, colds, sore throat, flu, gastroenteritis, etc.
www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/pubinfo/flu-vaccination/about-the-vaccine/ www.undertheweather.ie