By Louise Doyle THE HSE is to ramp up vaccination programmes, including a new initiative this weekend for newborn babies in a bid to tackle an anticipated winter surge in respiratory infections. Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Department of Public Health, HSE West and North West, Dr Anthony Breslin, told the Donegal News that a […]
New HSE immunisation programme to protect newborn babies against RSV
A new HSE immunisation programme to protect new born babies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is now available. Babies born between September 1, 2024 and February 28, 2025 will be offered a new monoclonal antibody immunisation, which is the best way to protect against RSV. RSV is a common virus that causes respiratory infections in […]
Laura Brennan HPV catch-up clinic to be held in Donegal
A clinic will be held in Donegal next month as part of the Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up programme. The clinic will be held on Monday March 13th from 9.30am to 4.15pm at the immunisation Department, St Conal’s Campus, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92FW6Y. The programme is aimed at those aged 16 or older who did […]
HSE offer COVID-19 walk-in vaccination clinics in Donegal
The HSE continue to operate walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics this week in Donegal. No appointment is needed and you can attend any of these walk-in clinics to receive your next booster vaccine if you are 18 years and over. Everyone will be offered a bivalent booster vaccine. Vaccines are proven to be your best protection […]
Inishowen records lowest rate of children vaccinated
Inishowen has recorded the lowest level of children vaccinated against Covid-19. New figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have revealed that just the Primary Course Completed rate in five to eleven year olds is just 4 percent in Buncrana and Carndonagh – the lowest rate in the country. The county also recorded the second […]
Donegal’s Covid-19 vaccine roll-out slowing down
DONEGAL’S Covid vaccination roll-out is starting to show signs of slowing down. Latest figures from the HSE highlight the reduced demand for a programme which accelerated through much of last year. As numbers presenting to the Vaccination Centre in Letterkenny continue to drop, the HSE is looking at opening up pop-up vaccination centres at different […]
Walk-in booster vaccination clinic in Letterkenny
WALK-IN booster vaccination clinics will be held in Letterkenny this weekend for healthcare workers and people aged 60 to 69. The jabs will be given at the Letterkenny Vaccination Centre tomorrow (Saturday) from 8am to 3.30pm for people who had a second dose on or before June 28. On Sunday those who received their second […]
‘Flu outbreak strikes as third Covid-19 jab rolls out
HUNDREDS of vulnerable people have now received their third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine through vaccination centres, hospitals, care settings and GPs in Donegal. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (Niac) has recommended additional vaccines be given to those with serious immune system issues aged over 12, to the over-80s and to anyone over 65 in […]
Fianna Fáil need time to regroup in opposition – McDaid
FIANNA Fáil will need at least five years in opposition if the party is to remain relevant on the national stage, Dr James McDaid has warned. The Letterkenny GP, who was a Fianna Fáil TD in Donegal for more than twenty years, said that the whole party needs to look at itself – TDs, councillors, […]
Letterkenny man rises to Pfizer challenge in Germany
A LETTERKENNY man is responsible for delivering life-saving medicines to patients in hospital intensive care units and emergency departments across Europe. John McGinley is Hospital Business Unit Lead and Managing Director for Pfizer in Germany. A former St Eunan’s College student, John (45) is the eldest son of John and Liz McGinley. He has four […]