CONSIDER VACCINATION

While we are all waiting for the arrival of the COVID 19 vaccine it is important to remember other vaccines that should be considered.

Flu vaccine

Influenza is a highly infectious, acute illness of the respiratory tract with systemic symptoms which is most prevalent from December to April. The flu vaccine is inactivated; therefore, you do not get the flu from it. This year the HSE is particularly encouraging all at risk groups to get the flu vaccine to protect themselves and reduce strain on our health services. “At risk groups” include those with Chronic illness, like Asthma, Diabetes, Coeliac disease and those working in Health Care setting. It is available in the medical centre.

Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine

There has been a worldwide increase in cases of Measles. There has been an increase in the incidence of Mumps in Ireland. College students are at particular risk. It is recommended that you should have two confirmed doses of MMR vaccine. If you have not had two doses of the vaccine please contact the Medical Centre.

Have you never been vaccinated as a child?

If you were not vaccinated in childhood and would like to be considered for vaccination please book an appointment to speak to one of the medical or nursing staff. Unfortunately, there is no catch-up programme in place for students over 18 years for the HPV vaccine and this would need to paid for privately by the individual.

Calling all Biomedical and Social Care students

As part of their studies Biomedical science students are recommended to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A and B and Diphtheria, Polio and Tetanus. Social Care students are encouraged to consider vaccination against Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus and polio and Influenza.

If you have any questions on any vaccinations please do not hesitate to contact the medical centre to schedule an appointment to discuss with one of the medical or nursing staff.

CIT Medical Centre is located in the Student Centre. CIT Medical Centre is now open by appointment only. No walk-in service available at present. Please call CIT Medical Centre on 021 4335780 for an appoinment. http://www.mycit.ie/medical Phonelines are open from: Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 4.30pm Friday 8.30am – 12.30pm CLOSED for lunch 1.00pm-1.30pm