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Childhood Care & Immunisations

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All GPs have worked in paediatric hospitals as part of their General Practice training. Our team is also highly experienced in treating common childhood illnesses in the community and addressing parental concerns. We offer all routine Childhood

At our clinic, we understand how important your child’s health is. All of our GPs have received specialist paediatric training during their General Practice education, including time spent working in children’s hospitals. Our team is also highly experienced in managing common childhood illnesses and providing reassurance and guidance to parents.

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We offer:

  • All routine childhood immunisations as part of the national schedule

  • Additional vaccines on request, such as the Chickenpox (Varicella)

Under 8s GP Visit Card

 

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

 

What’s covered:

  • Free visits to the GP

  • Child health checks at age 2 and age 5

  • Out-of-hours GP services for urgent care

  • Care and management of childhood asthma

 

What’s not covered:

  • Prescription medication costs

  • Hospital charges or consultant fees

 

⚠️ Please note:

Free GP care can only be provided once a valid Under 8s GP Visit Card has been issued.

If a card is not in place after the 6-week baby check, all GP visits between that check and the card being issued will be charged at the standard rate.

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How to Register for the Under 8s GP Visit Card

You can register your child online via the HSE website.

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To complete the application, you’ll need:

  • Your PPS number

  • Your child’s PPS number

  • The name of your GP

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Already Have a Medical Card (GMS Card)?

If your family already holds a Medical Card, and your child needs to be added:

  • Contact our reception team and we’ll help submit the request

  • You’ll need to provide:

    • A copy of your child’s birth certificate

    • Your child’s PPS number

 

If you are a private patient, you must complete the online registration yourself as this will be treated as a new application.

Immunisations are a simple, safe, and highly effective way of protecting children from serious illnesses. The benefits of vaccination far outweigh the risks of rare side effects. Routine vaccinations help protect not just your child, but also those around them.

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If you have any questions about your child’s vaccination schedule or would like to book an appointment, please contact our reception team. We’re here to support you and your family every step of the way.

Primary Childhood Immunisation Schedule

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way of protecting babies and children against certain diseases. The risks from having these diseases are far greater than the risk of any minor side effects from immunisation. 

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Click the images to download a copy of the immunisation schedule and a guide for parents on your child's immunisations. 

 

Click here for more information on the Primary Childhood Immunisation Schedule.

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School Vaccine Programme

During the school year:

  • Children in Junior Infants will be offered 4 in 1 and MMR vaccines

  • Students in first year of secondary school will be offered HPV, Tdap and MenACWY

 

These vaccines are also available to students who are in special schools or are home schooled in the same age group.

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Learn more about the

 

All the vaccines given in the schools' immunisation programme are free.

 

You can also speak to your local school immunisation team if you have any questions.

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Click here for information on the School Programme.

HPV Vaccines for Girls & Boys

The HPV vaccine has been offered to girls in their first year of secondary school since 2010. This is because the most common cancer caused by the HPV virus is cervical cancer which only affects women.

 

From September 2019, boys will also be offered the HPV vaccine. This is because HPV can cause cancers and genital warts in boys too.

 

The more young people vaccinated - both boys and girls - the better we can control the spread of the infection.

Conditions Caused by HPV Infection

In girls, HPV infection can cause cancer of the:

  • cervix

  • vulva (the area surrounding the opening of the vagina)

  • vaginal

  • anus

  • throat

  • head and neck

 

In boys, HPV infection can cause cancer of the:

  • anus

  • throat

  • penis

  • head and neck

 

HPV infection can also cause genital warts in both girls and boys.

 

For HPV Facts and information about the HPV programme see HSE HPV Vaccine.

Flu Vaccine for Children

Children aged 2 to 17 can get the nasal flu vaccine for free. Your child does not have to be in an at-risk group to receive the vaccine. The flu vaccine will help protect your child against flu and reduce the spread of flu to others, for example, their grandparents, parents and siblings. The nasal flu vaccine has been given to children in the US since 2003 and in the UK since 2013.

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Please contact reception to book a flu vaccine for your child.

 

For more information from the HSE on the children's flu vaccine, please click here. ​

Useful Links & Resources

Some of the child health information available from the HSE:

This content of this page (and links to other sites) is for general information purposes only and does not substitute medical advice. While we endeavour to keep this website up-to-date, errors may occur. We advise all patients to discuss their health concerns with their GP. If you would like to suggest amendments or highlight new information that could be useful to others please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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