Health Care Workers invited to get MMR vaccine at free clinics across the Mid-West
Health Care Workers across the Mid-West are being invited to attend one of the free MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella) Catch Up Vaccination Clinics over the coming weeks if they require the vaccine.
What is happening?
Measles is a viral infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people e.g. children under the age of 12 months, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals.
Measles is on the rise – here in Ireland, across Europe and further afield.
If you’re travelling abroad this summer and you are not immune to measles, there is a risk of catching the virus.
What is the advice for Health Care Workers?
Healthcare workers should have evidence to show that they are protected against measles - to protect both themselves and their patients.
Evidence may be a record of having received 2 doses of the MMR vaccine or a positive measles IgG antibody test (blood test).
It’s estimated that about 90% of adults born in Ireland before 1978 are likely to have had measles infection but MMR vaccine should be offered to such individuals if they are considered at high risk of being exposed to measles.
If you know you are not protected against measles, we urge you to attend one of the vaccination clinics happening at present or speak with your GP.
If you are unsure if you are protected or not, you can check your records with your Occupational Health dept. and or you can speak with one of the vaccinators at our vaccination clinics.
Where and when are the MMR vaccination clinics happening?
Details of upcoming clinic set out below. Vaccination is free and you can simply walk-in
Upcoming Clinic details
Venue: Great Southern Hotel ,Raheen Gardens, Raheen, Limerick, V94 E77X
Date: Saturday 27 July, 10am to 4pm - walk-in and appointments
Further information is available at:
Backup Electrical Generator Testing
The backup electrical generators test is scheduled on following days
| Location | Date | Time |
| Croom Orthopaedic Hospital | Wed 24th July | 1pm - 4pm |
| UMHL | Thurs 25th July | 8am - 2pm |
| Ambulance Centre | Fri 26th July | 9am - 1pm |
| UHL | Sat 27th July | 8am - 1.30pm |
Please note NO LOSS OF POWER should be experienced during the transition from one power source to the other. However, as this is a testing and verification process, please be advised that there is still a residual risk of power outages during the testing period. Maintenance staff will be on site to deal with any issues that may arise. As a precaution, please ensure all staff on duty are informed.
Suraj Rajan, ULHG Maintenance Manager ( Electrical), suraj.rajan@hse.ie | Tel: 061 485064
Coroners’ Inquests Information Sessions
The Quality, Risk and Patient Safety Department in conjunction with the Legal team for the HSE, RDJ Solicitors are delighted to host several information sessions for Clinical staff about Inquests. The sessions will last approx. 45 minutes with an opportunity for Q&A afterwards.
The sessions are open to staff who require information about Coroners Inquests, preparing a statement, what to expect, the supports available through the process etc.
Prebooking is not required, just arrive on the day. For queries contact Sandra McGrath, Business Manager Quality, Risk and Patient Safety Department. Sandra.Mcgrath@hse.ie
Date: Wednesday July 31st, 2024
Venue: Cerc Auditorium
Times (incl. Q&A):
Session 1: 9am - 10am
Session 2: 10am - 11am
Session 3: 11am - 12noon
Session 4: 1pm - 2pm
Session 5: 2pm - 3pm