Booster Covid vaccination for patients on Immunosuppression (5th dose)
We have had a number of calls to the practice from patients who are on immune suppression for their underlying rheumatologic condition who have been offered a second booster COVID-19 vaccination ie a 5th dose of vaccine. At present, the current HSE guidelines suggest a second booster vaccine for patients who are immunosuppressed but further…
Booster Covid vaccination for patients on Immunosuppression (5th dose)
We have had a number of calls to the practice from patients who are on immune suppression for their underlying rheumatologic condition who have been…
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All patients who are currently under my care who are on medical treatment (or who have medical illnesses) which would make them have a weaker…
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Covid 19 Vaccination update for Rheumatology patients
Many of those who are on immunosuppressive drugs and attending a rheumatologist may be confused or concerned about recent changes to the Covid 19 vaccination…
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Which Covid Vaccine is the best?
A lot has been made in the media about the relative effectiveness of the different vaccines for Covid 19. There is a perception out there…
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Covid Vaccination update March 10th 2021
Here are some more videos that I have prepared for patients currently attending me – about Covid 19 vaccinations, who is included (and who is…
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Covid 19 Vaccinations for rheumatology patients
Here’s a series of videos which address questions I have had over the last couple of months from patients regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. It is…
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Reassuring news for rheumatology patients and Corona virus infections
Results of a study examining the impact of Corona Virus / Covid 19 on rheumatology patients on immunosuppressive therapies have just been published. The study…
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Welcoming patients back in person
Until recently we have been trying to manage as many of our existing patients remotely using a combination of video consultations and phone. This has…
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New Guidelines for rheumatology patients on immunosuppression published
In the last 24 hours some guidelines have been published by the Irish Society for Rheumatology (ISR) which offer advice additional advice (to the Stay…
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