Doctor-written articles on everyday health questions, from migraine and antibiotics to staying well when travelling abroad. Practical, evidence-based guidance on when to self-manage and when to see a GP.
General HealthThe HSE gives the flu vaccine free to children aged 2 to 17 and to everyone in an at-risk group. Here is who qualifies, whether to go to your GP or your pharmacy, when to go, and what an online GP can and cannot help with once flu is already in the house.
General HealthMost childhood earaches are viral, settle on their own and need no antibiotics. Here is the usual course, what an online GP can and genuinely cannot do without looking in the ear, and the signs that mean your child needs to be seen in person today.
General HealthCoughs, sore throats and chesty colds are how most Irish children spend the winter, and almost all of it is viral. Here is the normal course, why a stethoscope matters, what an online GP can honestly do, and the breathing signs that mean urgent care now.
General HealthTravel health from an Irish starting point: which vaccines your trip may call for, how malaria prevention is arranged, and when you need a travel clinic rather than an online consultation.
General HealthComplete guide to migraine treatment in Ireland. Learn about triggers, OTC options, prescription triptans, and when to see a GP for chronic migraines.
General HealthWhen antibiotics can be prescribed through an online consultation in Ireland, when they can't, what the GP will actually assess, and why responsible antibiotic use matters for everyone.