Grove Medical Centre

CLINICS

SERVICES PROVIDED

You need not be sick to see your doctor. We provide a wide range of services including preventative medicine and screening tests. You and your family may avail of the following services:

Antenatal Care	Childhood Vaccination
Asthma Clinic	Diabetes Clinic
Family Planning (including coil fitting)	Well Woman
Men's Health	Minor Surgery/Cryosurgery
Joint Injections	Travel Vaccinations
Weight Management Clinic	Full Health Checks (including ECG & 24 hour BP monitoring)

To find out more, talk to your doctor or the practice nurse.

IMMUNISATIONS

CHILDREN

The current recommended schedule is as follows:

2 months '5 in 1' (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio and Hib), Meningitis C 4 months '5 in 1' (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio and Hib), Meningitis C 6 months '5 in 1' (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio and Hib), Meningitis C 15 months MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella) 1st dose 4 - 5 years MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella) 2nd Dose Traditional pre-school booster (Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis/Polio) 12 years BCG (given via school)

ADULTS

Influenza and Pneumococcal (pneumonia) Vaccination

In accordance with Department of Health guidelines, we recommend yearly influenza vaccinations to the following patients:

• Those who are 65 years and over.
• Those with chronic heart disease.
• Those with lung disease.
• Those with kidney disease.
• Those with diabetes.
• Nursing home residents.
• Those with immune deficiency.

It is also recommended that these patients also receive the pneumococcal vaccination. These vaccinations are usually given in September / October.