There is currently an outbreak of mumps in the community affecting young people. It can cause serious complications such as male sterility. Vaccination is the only protection against contracting this preventable disease.
The HSE are recommending that all patients from age 11-30 should ensure that they have received two doses of the MMR vaccine. Those who have not received two doses, or who are uncertain whether they have or not done so, should receive a single MMR booster dose. This is offered free of charge to all patients, GMS and private, who are in the age range of 11-40.
Please make an appointment to see nurse Mairead to avail of this free service.
