Nuala O Connor

Antibiotics are life saving drugs for bacterial infections but using them for viral infections ‘just in case ‘ can cause harm and increases #AntibioticResistance #AMR Please use them wisely #KeepAntibioticsEffective @ICGPnews @gpbuddy

@cllrkmac Fantastic evening Kieran

Tour 5/9 for National Heritage Week #Heritageweek2025 Many thanks to all who took on The City Workhouse historical walking tour this evening at St Finbarr’s Hospital 🙂 Next up this week, corkheritage.ie/?page_id=348 All free, no booking required #GotCork

@itsthatgirlsuzi @RuthRing It’s such good news - let’s hope free RSV vaccine gets funded ASAP for older cohorts and vulnerable adults @CMOIreland @CcoHse @SimonHarrisTD @MichealMartinTD

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest global health challenges we face and without action 39m lives could be lost by 2050. Through innovation, collaboration & a #OneHealth approach we can change the future #WAAW2024 #AMR #EducateAdvocateAct @FlemingFund

3 things GPs can do to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use: 1. use leaflet in image during self- limiting RTI consultations. 2. Strive for 5 days (not 7) if antibiotics required for RTI. 3. Skip the Dip for UTI in over 65s. VISIT antibioticprescribing.ie @ICGPnews

This winter, @cmoireland and @chiefnurseIRE are encouraging people to top up their protection against COVID-19 and 'flu by getting vaccinated gov.ie/en/press-relea…

Cancer is now the leading cause of male death 31.5% lung , prostate , Bowel cancer are the top 3. Stop smoking Engage in free bowel screening www2.hse.ie/conditions/bow… See your GP for a health check @ICGPnews @gpbuddy @CMOIreland

Today is European Antibiotic Awareness Day. #Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infection. Antibiotics do not work for viral infections such as colds and flu, and most coughs. Taking antibiotics when you do not need them can cause you harm. Learn more: bit.ly/48FFsEU #EAAD2024

Great Patient advise leaflet on treating respiratory infections - Today is European Antibiotic Awarensss day. Let’s keep up the great work Irish GPs have been doing to minimise delevopment of antibiotic resistance ⁦@ICGPnews⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦@CMOIreland⁩ ⁦@CcoHse⁩

EXCITING RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY for GPs. Take a look at these Clinical Rural Fellowships. Applications close 11th December. app.occupop.com/shared/job/gen… #BEaruralGP #GPfellowship #GPresearch

Great gathering of families and GPs for today’s graduation ceremony! 170 new GPs! #MICGP

@CcoHse @ICGPnews Congratulations Ellen -I know how much passion and effort it has taken by you to get it to this stage 👏👏👏

Landmark Sepsis General Practice Update launched by ICGP today to support GPs with early recognition and management of sepsis. Excellent document through collaboration with Sepsis Programme, thanks to Dr Ellen Hayes, NCP for Sepsis and everyone who contributed. #RecogniseSepsis

We're delighted to announce that we have received a record 1793 applications for the 2025 GP Training Programme, a number that reflects the growing popularity of this rewarding and exciting career in general practice in Ireland. Good luck everyone! #BEaGP

People receiving cancer treatment are at a higher risk for infections, including antimicrobial-resistant infections that can be hard, or impossible, to treat. Learn more about the impact #AntimicrobialResistance can have on cancer care: bit.ly/4gzvjx3

80%: The increase in AMR deaths among people aged 70 and older (from 1990 to 2021) Antibiotics are life-saving when used appropriately but we need to mind this precious resource #www.antibioticprescribing..ie ⁦@ICGPnews⁩ #AMR healthdata.org/news-events/ne…

The chickenpox (varicella) vaccine has been added to the children's immunisation schedule for babies born from this October. It will be offered as part of the vaccine schedule at 12 months, helping to protect against serious complications of chickenpox. hse.ie/eng/health/imm…

Number-crunching of 500k+ GP consultations shows that to provide that care for 32k patients over 3 years required the practices to do at least twice this number of tasks to maintain patient records. This is relevant for planned eHealth advances 2/6

Sepsis can develop from any infection and is a cause of significant illness, with over 15,700 cases each year. Important reminder this #WorldSepsisDay about the signs and symptoms of sepsis. If you suspect sepsis, seek urgent medical care and always ask, ‘Could it be Sepsis?’

In line with Patient Safety Day theme this year, Skip the Dip is especially relevant to improve diagnosis of UTI in older people and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use. See antibioticprescribing.ie for more info @NationalQPS #QIreland #patientsafety @eimeartb

The ICGP congratulates all GP Registrars who complete their GP Training today.  We wish you all the very best on your GP journey. #BEaGP