Whooping Cough
Infants:
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a bacterial infection that is currently circulating in the community. It can cause very severe respiratory illness in babies who contract it under one year of age, and particularly under 6 months of age. The vaccine for pertussis forms part of the 6-in-1 immunisation at 2, 4, and 6 months.
All children should be brought promptly for their baby vaccinations when they fall due. We would encourage parents to bring their babies for their 1st vaccinations as soon as they turn 2 months old.
Pregnant Women:
The HSE recommend that all pregnant women receive a booster dose of pertussis vaccine (Boostrix) between 16-36 weeks gestation, to reduce their risk of contracting whooping cough (and passing it onto their babies). Even if you had whooping cough as a child, your immunity wanes over time, and this is the best way to protect your baby. The vaccine needs to be repeated in every pregnancy. The Boostrix vaccine is safe to use in pregnancy; in addition to pertussis, it contains a booster dose of diphtheria and tetanus. If you are pregnant and wish to receive the vaccine, please contact the surgery - the vaccine is FREE.
Further information about vaccines in pregnancy (and generally) can be found at www.immunisation.ie.
Important Info
FEE INCREASES
Due to increasing costs we have had to increase some of our fees for the first time in over 10 years. To try and limit the impact on the majority of patients, we have not increased our standard consultation fee. New fees will commence from 1st June. (See Fee page for further details).
CONSULTATIONS (Jan 20231)
We are extremely busy but we want to see you. If you are concerned about your symptoms or need a review, please book the next available appointment with the GP. Please only ask for a same day appointment if you have urgent symptoms that cannot wait.
Jan 2023
New Patients: we currently have no capacity to take on new patients. We are prioritising existing patients and those with no local GP. Applicants will be placed on a waiting list and taken on as space allows. We cannot take on patients who already have a GP in the area
Repeat Prescriptions
There is a 48 hour turnaround for repeat prescriptions, letters etc. More complicated forms will take longer. An emergency 7 day supply of medication can usually be obtained from the pharmacy if needed.
TLC-DOC - We are founder members of the GP cooperative that opened in November 2011, based in Tallaght Cross West, just outside Tallaght Hospital. This service provides GP appointments for urgent medical problems from 6-10pm Mon - Fri, and 10am-6pm on Sat / Sun / Public Holidays.
Ph: 045 848 707
For further details, please contact the surgery, or see: www.tlcdoc.ie
Surgery hours
Monday to Friday:
9.00am - 1.00pm
and
2.00pm - 5.00pm
(8.30 am opening on Tues and Wed; appointments until 6pm on Tues and Thurs)
Contact details
Phone: (01) 630 88 77
Fax: (01) 630 88 57
Location Map
2018
New GMS Patients: we are currently almost at capacity to take on new GMS patients. We are prioritising existing patients and their family members. Other applicants will be placed on a waiting list. We cannot currently take on patients who already have a GMS GP in the area.
