Nua Medical Practice

06/10/2025

Flu vaccines available for 2-17 year olds. Please phone the Surgery to book in your child if interested. (027-56789).

Children are more at risk of serious illness from flu. The nasal spray flu vaccine helps to protect children against flu. It is safe, effective and available for children aged 2 to 17.

For more information, visit:
https://bit.ly/3IZLzvn

26/09/2025

Vaccination clinics tomorrow Saturday 27th September from 8am to 11.30am. No appointment needed. This is for flu & COVID-19 vaccines - also 2-17 year olds welcome for flu vaccine (nasal vaccine).
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22/09/2025

Autumn Vaccinations starting this week in NUA Medical Practice. The HSE are recommending vaccines for everyone aged 60 years & older and also for younger people who have underlying / chronic conditions.

https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/flu/vaccine/

https://www2.hse.ie/screening-and-vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/get-the-vaccine/

24/08/2025

🌟 New year, new habits 🌟

This “back to school” why not try to improve your child’s nutritional habits. Try to include fruit in their daily lunch and limit snacks to once per week as per school recommendations.

For kids who have the school meals scheme, try to keep weekday meals at home healthy and balanced to promote good nutritional habits as they grow.

The Safefood website have some great information on healthy eating for children and adults at

Children need lots of different nutrients to stay healthy. The Children’s Food Pyramid is designed to help you decide what foods to offer them and how much they need to eat.

22/08/2025

Upcoming mobile vaccination clinics for infants. See below ⬇️

https://irelandsouthwid.cumh.hse.ie/your-baby/rsv-immunisation/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMVTCZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp60wRE2aAizVuaAW7BOH6RNcBKKUfOslPewmtivXlBTlhmgNw5FFyGZwADUf_aem_KJ6hu8XElFiKeV4AWP0nDQ

17/08/2025

It’s nearly time!

This week is a great time to start easing children back into routine ahead of the return to school over the coming weeks.

Introducing a bed time routine and good sleep hygiene will help children to get back into the swing of early nights and early starts. Try to avoid screens in the hours leading up to bed time and maybe read a story instead to help them to wind down.

Making sure children are getting exercise during the day can help them to sleep better at night and help them to manage any stress or anxiety they may have about going back to school.

Open conversations with children about the return to routine can help to tackle any fears they may be facing!

11/08/2025

Coming to Bantry 👇

Information in the below post about how to get involved!

🤩✨ Couch to 5km Programmes | August 2025 🏃👟

✨ Cork Sports Partnership Couch to 5k Programme is an 8 week programme that supports, encourages & motivates people to take them from the ‘Couch’ to a 5k ✨

⌛ Places filling up across all locations ⌛

📅 Starting Week of 18th August
📍 12 venues city & county

🎟 corksports.ie/latest-news/couch-to-5km-programmes-2025/

11/08/2025

Met Éireann are predicting warm conditions across the country over the next week.

While it’s great news that we are finally getting some heat on our bones, it’s important to look after ourselves and more vulnerable members of our community over the coming days.

Some tips to stay well during the warmer weather:

📌 Stay well hydrated
📌 Check in on older adults
📌 Exercise during cooler times of the day
📌 Listen to your body and rest when needed
📌 Keep babies and young children out of the sun during the hottest times of the day and make sure they are getting enough fluids.

10/08/2025

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Ireland and the number of people being diagnosed with skin cancer is rising rapidly. Yet skin cancer is largely preventable by protecting skin from UV rays and not using sunbeds.

For more information about how to protect your skin, visit: https://bit.ly/40QhrIM

10/08/2025

Anyone with an infection can get sepsis. It can be life-threatening. Don't miss the signs.

For a full list of symptoms to look out for, visit: https://bit.ly/4oxrCMw

06/08/2025

Breastfeeding is beneficial to both mother and baby, just some of the benefits include;

• Helps protect your baby from illnesses
• Reduces your baby’s risk of constipation
• Reduces the risk of obesity when they are older
• Helps mom to bond with baby

Check out breastfeeding supports and information in your area.