New GP's
We are delighted to welcome two new GP's to our fantastic team at Ormeau Health Centre, Dr Susan McCrudden & Dr Claire Lowry
Seasonal Influenza
Each year the flu vaccine protects against the most common strains of flu likely to be circulating. It is important that you get your flu vaccine during October and November to be ready to fight off infection.
Who should get the flu injection? Pregnant Women, Anyone aged over 65, Those with conditions such as Diabetes, Chronic Heart Disease, Asthma, COPD, Chronic Liver Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Low Immunity, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Learning Difficulties, Carers, Residential or Nursing Homes and Pre-school Children aged 2-4 (specific age applies) who will get a nasal spray so no need for injection.
How do you get the flu vaccine? Please contact the receptionist and an appointment will be made for you.
Pneumococcal Vaccine will also be offered to those who are eligible - please ask the nurse or your GP.
Shingles Vaccination is available to those patients who were born between 02.09.1948 and 01.09.1949 and a catch-up cohort of those born between 02.09.1940 and 01.09.1941 - Please ask at reception or ask the nurse whilst you are here for your flu vaccine.
Bank Holiday Closures for 2020
The Practice will be closed on the following dates. In the event of a MEDICAL EMERGENCY please call 02890796220
17th March 2020
13th & 14th April 2020
8th May 2020
25th May 2020
13th July 2020
31st August 2020
25th & 28th December 2020
Training Afternoon Closures
The surgery will be closed at 12:30pm for staff training on the following dates:
Thursday 13th February 2020
Wednesday 25th March 2020
Thursday 21st May 2020
Wednesday 10th June 2020
In the event of a MEDICAL EMERGENCY from 12:30pm to 6:00pm please ring 07981185122 and after 6:00pm please ring: 02890796220
The surgery will re-open at 8:30am the following mornings.
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Please contact Out of Hours GP Service on 02890796220 for any medical emergencies during any of the above holidays and training afternoons.