Whelehans Health Blog

Basic protective measures against coronavirus   Stay aware of the latest information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, available on the HSE and WHO websites. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others.   How to protect yourself and others?   Wash your hands frequently Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water or clean with an alcohol-based hand rub   Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.   Maintain social distancing Maintain at least...

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Myth busters   This week I bust some myths around coronavirus.   Are hand dryers effective in killing the new coronavirus? No. Hand dryers are not effective in killing the 2019-nCoV. To protect yourself, frequently wash them with soap and water or with an alcohol-based hand rub. Once your hands are cleaned, you should dry them thoroughly by using paper towels or a warm air dryer.   Can an ultraviolet disinfection lamp kill the new coronavirus? UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation....

The Role of Ultrasound in Gynaecology/Women’s Health Ultrasound is one of the first diagnostic tools used to examine the body for certain conditions like ovarian cysts, fibroids, early pregnancy problems and screening for fertility problems in women. Ultrasound examinations (often referred to as “scans”) are non-invasive and generally take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.  Usually they are performed at local radiology departments by radiographers/radiologists, but in the past decade, other medical professionals have started to see the merit in having on-site ultrasound services, in order to speed up diagnosis and treatment of certain conditions. Ultrasound is radiation free, which makes...

What does a hearing test involve?   Eamonn Brady is a pharmacist and the owner of Whelehans Pharmacies, Pearse St and Clonmore, Mullingar. If you have any health questions e-mail them to info@whelehans.ie   A hearing test is a quick and painless way of determining if you have a hearing loss. Whelehans offer free weekly hearing tests with a qualified Audiologist from Blackberry Hearing.  Correct hearing tests provides a full knowledge and understanding of your hearing loss. A hearing test is performed by a hearing specialist called an audiologist. A brief case history followed by an examination of the ear...

With Autumn arriving, you can already feel the change in temperature, the shortening of the days and a bit of a nip in the air as we head towards winter. With the busy lifestyles we all have these days, keeping our minds and bodies in tip top shape can be something that is easily overlooked. It’s vitally important to our wellbeing that we make sure that we are taking in enough fuel to get us through the busy days. Over the years, people have chosen Whelehans Tonic, a simple Iron and Vitamin syrup, to help supplement their diet, boosting their...