The Hepatitis B programme has been running since April 2006. Residents who have to get outstanding vaccines must take responsibility for follow up.
As part of our health care programme we are offering all new residents in the Eglinton the opportunity to avail of the Hepatitis B vaccine.
This consists of a course of three vaccines (given once a month over a 3 month period) and a booster after one year.
Adults may also avail of the opportunity to have blood tests to identify if they had previous exposure to Hepatitis B, HIV screening and a sexual health screen. The clinic is held once a month from 14.00 hours to 16.00 hours on the third Tuesday of each month.
This is a free and confidential service. The clinic is based in the University College Hospital Galway and transport will not be provided.
Appointments may be made be contacting the Infectious Diseases Clinic on 091 525200 (office hours).
A leaflet giving further information regarding Hepatitis B is available.
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