Hepatitis B programme in the Eglinton

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. A follow up appointment for HIV screening and a sexual health screen can also be arranged.
The clinic is held once a month from 10.00 hours to 13.00 hours on the third Thursday of each month. The clinic will be held by an Area Medical Officer and Public Health Nurse in Room 27 Eglinton Centre.
This is a free and confidential service. Appointments may be made be contacting the secretary for Asylum Seekers Ms Marella Kavanagh at 091 546250 (office hours).
A leaflet giving further information regarding Hepatitis B is available at the reception desk.