Dublin - Post Report Question and Answers
Are there any particular health concerns? What is the quality of available medical care? What medical conditions typically require medical evacuation?
Hangovers can be a pain but I generally drink a pint of water before I go to sleep and take three Tylenol, that seems to take care of everything. There are plenty of doctors, hospitals and clinics available. Hospitals are not as fast as in the USA and you can spend a long time waiting to be seen. US insurance is not accepted up front. Vaccinations seem to be different than in the USA and antibiotics are generally frowned upon and not given with as much freedom as in the USA. Good pediatricians.
There are several VHI Swiftcare Clinics that will take you without an appointment after hours but will lecture you for not seeing your own doctor or for not having one if during regular hours. I have found one private place that is now my go-to place for almost everything - The Blackrock Clinic, private, no waiting, good doctors and nurses. - Jul 2016
No health concerns. Medical care is good. It's different than the States, as it's a public system, but you can go privately if you are insured. I gave birth there and although it's a different approach to the American system, I received excellent care and labor and delivery were just fine. I would strongly encourage that you go private, however, as you'll be much more comfortable in your surroundings that way. The attention you receive is more individualised, too. - Jun 2014
