People seeking non-urgent or routine health check ups should delay appointments until the new year if possible according to a Longford doctor.
Local GP and former President of the Irish Medical Organisation, Dr. Pádraig McGarry says doctor's surgeries are under immense pressure at the moment due to Covid-19 and the normal winter surge in illness.
The HSE will continue to finalised an accelerated Covid booster programme today, including more vaccine centres and later opening hours.
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Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show this morning, Dr. McGarry says anyone with any medical concerns or symptoms should contact their doctor as normal,
But those seeking routine appointments are urged to consider waiting times and the work loads facing surgery staff.
