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 Thurles.Info today has received an enormous number of calls from members of the public seeking the addresses of Tipperary Clinics administering the Swine Flu Vaccine.
Swine Flu Vaccine is now available for specific groups of people with at-risk conditions and pregnant women. Other groups will be vaccinated at a later stage.
People who are in the special at-risk groups should first talk to their GP about getting the Swine Flu vaccine.
If your GP is not giving out the Swine Flu vaccine, and some are not, you can be vaccinated at a HSE Clinic.
Swine Flu Vaccine Clinics Operating In Co Tipperary
North Tipperary: HSE, The Derg Centre, Gortland Roe, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary – Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm – Phone 067-46711
South Tipperary:
St. Claire’s Ward, St. Luke’s Hospital, Western Road, Clonmel -Mon, Tues, Wed 9.30am-4.30pm – Phone 052-77000
Our Lady’s Hospital, Boherclough St, Cashel – Thurs, Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm – Phone 062-61022
For further information regarding Swine Flu Matters please click here and type your query into the panel on the top left of the Home page which asks – Can we help you find something?
Note: You can make your appointment for the vaccine on line.
Phone the HSE 24 hr Flu Information Line at Freephone 1800 94 11 00 for up to date recorded information on Swine Flu.
Mass swine flu vaccination will begin tomorrow with 2,300 GPs having now received stocks of the necessary vaccine over the past 10 days.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) said 45 clinics will also be administering the inoculation free of charge to patients in high-risk categories.
“This free vaccine offers protection from swine flu and is the best defence we have against the pandemic,” a spokeswoman from the HSE stated.
Last week, the HSE confirmed that the number of new swine flu cases was rapidly surging upwards, with the highest infection rates among schoolchildren.
Presently more than 100 people stricken with the H1N1 virus are in hospital, with 23 of these fighting for their lives in intensive care.
So far, 10 persons with the other underlying condition have died as a result of the H1N1 virus.
The HSE said everybody will be offered the vaccine but urged those who were considered high-risk to go their doctor or a participating clinic immediately.
High-risk categories include:
Pregnant women, from 14 weeks into their pregnancy to six weeks after giving birth.
Anyone aged between six months and 65 years who has long-term lung, heart, kidney, liver or neurological disease.
Anyone aged over six months and under 65 years whose immune system is being affected by medical treatment, who have haemoglobinopathies, diabetes, or who are morbidly obese.
The HSE state that people older than 65 years appear to have some immunity to the H1N1 strain and are not considered high-risk.
A HSE spokeswoman has stated:
“Each person who gets the vaccine helps to stop the spread of swine flu. Getting the vaccine not only ensures that the individual does not contract the virus but that the spread of the virus in the community decreases due to the ‘herd immunity’ effect, so we can all help to protect each other from the effects of this flu,”
At least 229 people have now been admitted to hospital with swine flu in the Republic of Ireland, according to the latest Health Service Executive (HSE) figures. This is an increase of 46 on last week’s numbers.
This news comes as the HSE continues preparations to vaccinate people around the country against the virus, possibly beginning on October 19th next starting with persons with underlying medical conditions. Healthy children will be next in line and and the final group will be vaccinated in special HSE operated clinics as yet to be set up around the country. The vaccination of the State’s “healthy” adult population will possibly not get under way until early next year.
Chief Medical Officer Mr Tony Holohan said that the rate of influenza like illnesses being detected amongst young people were a cause of great concern. He further stated:-
“In some younger people we know that the rate is running at about 135 per week, which is an increase from about 50 on the previous week in children up to the age of four. In children between five and fourteen it runs at about 140 so you can see that it is quite a spread of infection among younger people.”
The HSE is still unsure about the level of supplies of vaccine it will receive over the coming months. Meanwhile what should you be doing to hault the spread of this virus? Have a look at the video below.
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Health Minister Mary Harney said funds were being provided to expand the intensive care capacity in hospitals and train staff to deal with the rise in numbers of people who will have to be admitted with the virus over the winter. A HSE spokesman said the there were currently 289 hospital critical care beds in hospitals and the aim was to the double the capacity.
The National Consumer Agency (NCA) today warned consumers of serious safety concerns that can arise through the use of certain models of gas cookers available in Ireland.
The gas cookers named are as follows: New World, Flavel, Leisure and Beko.
NCA state that there is a serious risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, which can be fatal, if the grill is operated with the grill door closed. Use of the grill in such circumstances can cause extremely dangerous levels of carbon monoxide being produced, which can cause serious injury or death.
Despite earlier warnings about the dangers and extensive efforts by the manufacturers to contact affected customers, the NCA has become aware that a large number of cookers have yet to be located.
In addition, the manufacturers have been experiencing difficulties in making arrangements to call to some consumers and make the required adjustment to affected cookers.
The NCA is urging all consumers with gas cookers – including landlords and letting agents – to do the following immediately:
- Check if the cooker is one of the makes / models in question.
- If so, contact the relevant manufacturers Helpline to arrange for a FREE modification.
- Under no circumstances operate the grill with the grill door closed – it must always be in the open position.
These appliances are designed for cooking purposes only and must not be used as a space heater or for any other purpose.
If you own one of these cookers or have any doubts about the make/model, please immediately call the Freephone Helpline number 1800 252 925. Click here for full details of Make and Models affected.
It is understood that 5,300 affected cookers have still to be located.
Ann Fitzgerald, Chief Executive of the NCA, said: “There have been six deaths to date in the UK and Ireland linked to this issue and so we are putting a major push on finding the remaining 5,300 cookers”.
 The charity Cois Céim Eile which raised €300,000 to buy a special Lokomat exercise machine for disabled people have been slapped with a €60,000 tax bill by the Irish Revenue Commissioners.
The charity was set up by County Tipperary couple Joan and Tom Ryan after a car smash close to their home near Cashel, left their young daughter Edel paralysed and Joan herself with just 5% total vision after the collision.
However, the charity has now been told it faces a VAT bill of 21% of the purchase price of this machine, which was specially commissioned in Switzerland and is being used at the “First Steps Clinic“, Patrickswell, Co.Limerick.
Since this machine arriving in Limerick in recent months, it has been used by people with paralysis, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and stroke-related problems.
Edel, now aged 13 and who has strong musical interests, has recently started her secondary education at Rockwell College, Cashel. She started only benefiting from the treadmill type exercise three weeks ago following a setback caused by pressure sores brought about by a loss of blood supply that occurs as a result of sustained pressure.
“We never thought the VAT would be made an issue,” said the Ryan family. “We’re all just ordinary people, we’re not into bureaucracy, however we’re frustrated at having to raise another €60,000 just to pay tax for a piece of equipment which is of huge benefit to all disabled people”.
Revenue have informed the family that if the machine is donated, by the charity, to a hospital, they will qualify for a tax refund. However, the committee are now trying to establish whether the Limerick clinic presently hosting the Lokomat machine, will qualify.
Perhaps the Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney could please intervene here ASAP.
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