Posts tagged health
Strep A 'Scarlet Fever'

At present, there is a lot of fear around the increase in Group A Strep infections. In this blog I will look at common symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and when to call your doctor.

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Vitamin B12

Most types of vitamin B are readily available in foods, but vitamin B12 is not available from plants. For this reason vegetarians and vegans who eat little or no animal products should monitor their vitamin B levels and take a supplement if required.

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Workplace Wellbeing Day

Siobhan and Tina were invited by Jane McClenaghan from Vital Nutrition to represent Vitalis Health Private GP at the Workplace Wellbeing Day in the Mac, in Belfast City Centre Cathedral Quarter in October.

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Monkey Pox

In this blog I’m going to look at what monkeypox is, how I would identify symptoms, how it is spread and how it is treated.

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Long Term Back Pain

Back pain, particularly lower back pain, is very common. It usually improves within a few weeks but can sometimes last longer or keep coming back. In this blog post I will look at some causes and treatments of long term back pain.

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Interview with Ms Tina Fagan, Vitalis Health Care Assistant.

In this blog Ms Tina Fagan talks about micro suctioning ear wax removal the process and offers suggestions as to how to prevent problems arising.

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Flu Vaccine this Winter

Autumn is here and it won’t be long until everyone starts sniffling! As the children are back at school infection is spreading. In Vitalis we are providing the flu vaccination for £25.

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Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

In this blog I outline some of the many causes and treatments of erectile dysfunction. I will lay out what happens in Vitalis if you book an appointment for this issue.

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Smoking Cessation Part 4

Full video interview with Vitalis Health clinician Tina Fegan interviewed by Susan Hughes about smoking cessation.

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Travel Vaccinations

It almost seems too good to be true; we can travel again! Where are you hoping to travel to? Will you stay in Ireland sustaining the concept of staycations? Or will you go abroad?

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Strength Training

In this blog post I will share with you a programme of twice weekly strength training exercises I have designed to build strength in a safe and sustainable way at home.

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Almost Morocco

This is a blog about my love for medicine, traveling and my younger brother Christopher, who is also my best friend. You might have noticed from the photo that Christopher has Down Syndrome. We have had some of the funniest adventures together; there have been tears and laughter, feelings of being let down and feelings of being looked after.

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