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Common Conditions Service

Impetigo

A contagious skin infection causing sores and crusts.

2 months and older
Information for guidance only & does not replace medical diagnosis
Impetigo

Common Symptoms

Red sores
Golden crusts

Who is this Service not suitable for?

If this is a widespread infection
If you have a fever
If this infection is near the eyes
If you have more than 3 lesions, need to go to doctor.

Medical Safety Notice

Urgent Attention Required

If you are systemically unwell or have signs and symptoms of sepsis, please seek urgent medical attention from your doctor or Emergency Department. For more information, please see the HSE A-Z information on Sepsis - Symptoms.

HSE Sepsis Information

What Happens Next?

For the pharmacist to assess your suitability for treatment under the Common Conditions Service, we will require you to provide us with some further information. Please follow the directions below to submit this information to collect from Rockfield Pharmacy. Once submitted, the pharmacist will review your information and a member of the pharmacy team will contact you by phone. As a result of the information provided by you, the pharmacist may arrange for a consultation with you at the pharmacy, offer advice or refer you to another appropriate healthcare professional if the Common Conditions Service is not suitable for you.

Ready to proceed?

Submit your information online and our team will contact you to arrange a consultation.

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