North Road Family Practice
Tel:01 834 3932
OPEN: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 5 pm
Closed for lunch 1:00-2:00 pm daily, closed 1 pm half day Thursday
Some appointments may be arranged from 8 am on occasions
We are not open at weekends
Baby Health
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Dr James Kirrane
Nurse Holly Breay
Tel: 01 834 3932
2 week baby check
Vaccinations
6 week baby check
As part of your combined antenatal care, there is also a full check for baby and mother at 6 weeks at your GP unless told otherwise.
As part of your combined antenatal care there is a 2 week check for your baby at your GP's unless the hospital have asked you to return to them.
Baby vaccinations are very important to prevent diseases and also stop the spread of disease to others. There are 5 visits in total to your GP/Practice nurse.
Babies born after 1st Oct 2016
1 - 6-1, Men B, PCV, Rotavirus (2 months)
2 - 6-1 and Men B, Rotavirus (4 months)
3 - 6-1, Men C and PCV (6 months)
4 - MMR and Men B (12 months)
5 - Men C/Hib and PCV (13 months)
Babies born after 1st Oct 2024 ( New regime)
1 6-1, PCV, MenB, Rotavirus (2 months)
2 6-1, Men B, Rotavirus (4 months)
3 6-1, PCV (6 months)
4 MMR, MenB, Chickenpox (12 Months)
5 6-1, MenC, PCV (13 Months)
6-1 - (Tetanus/Diphtheria/whooping cough/polio/Influenza type B, Hep B)
Men C - (Menigitis type C)
HIB - (Influenza type B)
Men B - (Meningitis type B)
MMR - (Measles/Mumps/Rubella)
PCV - (Pneumococcal)
BCG - Only given now to at-risk children
Rotavirus (oral) - Main cause of gastritis is babies/children
Varicella - Chickenpox
Mile Stones
Find out what and when your baby should, crawl, walk, talk, reach for items... etc
Info on baby health
From colic to nappy rash, measles to teething.
Developmental checks
The Public health nurses at you local health centre are also involved in checks of your baby from birth.
The main reason for not bringing your baby for vaccines is if they have a temperature or chesty cough. If you are concerned, call and speak to our nurse, and she will advise you. Also, if nervous about the vaccine or have any questions, please call or book in to discuss. If, after being fully informed, you do not want to get your baby vaccinated, please drop in and fill in a refusal form for the HSE.