Child Health & Vaccinations

We are passionate about your child’s health at Midleton Medi Centre.

Our Doctors have worked in paediatrics as part of their general practice training.
Dr Hutch and Dr Morris have a special interest in paediatrics and have undertaken further specialist qualifications in this area.
Our doctors are highly trained in child health presentation from acute presentations to more common presentations in the community.
We are specialists in childhood screening, prevention and vaccinations.
We offer a range of vaccinations such as those in line with the Primary Childhood Immunisations Schedule but also certain vaccinations on request such as the Chicken Pox Vaccine otherwise known as the Varicella vaccine.

The Childhood Immunisation Schedule

Childhood vaccinations are safe, effective and help protect your child from disease and also help your child to fight disease.
Here is a helpful podcast explaining Childhood Immunisations via the HSE from a doctor and Parents perspective:

What vaccinations will my baby get?

The vaccines your baby will receive is dependent on the HSE Childhood Immunisation Schedule as outlined here.

The Childhood Immunisation Schedule is changing slightly. For children born on or after the 1^st of October 2024, they will be offered the Varicella Vaccine at the age of 12 months. Effectively, the Varicella Vaccine will be free of charge for baby’s who are 12 months old from the 1^st of October 2025.

For an evidenced based resource on immunisations can be found here – www.immunisation.ie

GP Under 8 Card

All children under the age of 8, living in Ireland, are entitled to a GP Visit Card.

Please sign your children up for a GP Visit Card today to avoid being charged private fees.

You can register online for your card here or by downloading the form available on our Forms/Resources page.

Useful Links & Resources

mychild.ie– guide to pregnancy, baby and toddler health
undertheweather.ie– A lot of everyday illnesses like colds, coughs, flu, earache and sore throats don’t need an antibiotic. Learn how to look after yourself and your family when you’re sick or have a high temperature. Find out what treatments are available besides antibiotics.
Assessment of Need/Disability Assessment– if your child has a disability or you think they may have a disability you can apply for an Assessment of Need. A young person aged 16 or 17 years can apply for their own Assessment of Need.
Child Safety
Breastfeeding
Newborn Screening
Immunisation
Vitamin D
Healthy Eating
Meningitis
Infant and Child Growth
The Nurture Programme – Infant Health & Wellbeing

Contact details

Midleton, Medi Centre,
69 St Marys Road,
Midleton,
P25 VK63

Opening Hours

Weekdays:
Monday to Friday 8:30 to 18:00

Phone:
Lines open from 8:30 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday

Out of Hours:
Contact South Doc on 0818 355 999

Email:
For Health Professional Only: [email protected]