Injury units and pharmacies can be considered depending on the situation.
The HSE is asking people to consider alternative healthcare options to avoid crowding in emergency departments.
There is also injury units open over the festive period if people need them.
The Health Service is urging the public to top on their Covid and Flu vaccines.
Dr. Carla Hopper is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine in Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore - she says local pharmacies are also an option:
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