Child Health
Area Medical and Nursing Teams visit schools in the area to give vaccinations like the MMR, Meningitis C, Rubella etc. Area Medical Officers and Public Health Nurses check on a child's development from birth onwards, through a series of standard regular checks. Area Medical Officers also play an important role in managing outbreaks of illness like measles or mumps in the area.
You can contact the Area Medical Officers at (0404) 68 400.
Social Work
The Social Work Team in the Local Health Office is responsible for providing support to children and families in this community. In cases where children are at risk of harm through abuse, Child Protection Social Workers have an important role in providing care, assessment and follow up to those children and their families, through the Fostering and Child Protection Teams.
Tel: (0404) 68 400
Children and Families' Services
Children First(01) 274 4245/4200
Pre-school Services(01) 282 2122
Immunisation
Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting your child against certain diseases. Children and young people in Ireland are entitled to certain vaccinations and immunisation services free of charge. These vaccines are provided by your GP, in hospitals, at Health Centres, at home or at school.
