Listed below are countries with current health alerts for travellers. If you are planning a trip over the next few months, please take the time to read up on any disease outbreaks pertinent to the destinations you are visiting. It is advised to make an appointment with your GP at least 6 weeks prior to…
DetailsDecember 25th 2017 (Xmas Day) closed all day December 26th 2017 (Boxing Day) 10-11.30am surgery for urgent cases only January 1st 2018 (New Years Day) closed all day All other days during this period the clinic will close at 5pm Monday – Friday Weekend morning sessions will be “as usual”- Sat:…
DetailsHere’s our latest Travel Alerts for Spring 2017
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Influenza (flu)
Meningococcal Vaccine
Measles, Mumps & Dengue Fever across the world
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Typhoid
Yellow fever
Malaria
Our Spring Newsletter 2017 is now available.
Information on Influenza (flu)
Magpie Season
Spring clean your medicine cabinet
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program
Skin tears
Gambler’s help
Avoiding DVT when travelling
Recipe: Lemon and honey chicken salad
You can download our Autumn 2017 Newsletter here or browse individual articles from the links below: Travel Health Alerts Staying Healthy through the Winter months Meningococcal A,C,W,Y secondary school vaccine program and Schedule catch up If your Doctor has recommended a low fat diet – here are some ideas… Simple ways to cut down on…
DetailsListed below are countries with current health alerts for travellers. If you are planning a trip over the next few months, especially as School Holidays begin on 1/7/17, please take the time to read up on any disease outbreaks pertinent to the destinations you are visiting. These “Travel Health Alerts” have been resourced from the…
Details1. Boost your diet Eating foods that are high in vitamin C will help keep your immune system strong, so include fruit and vegies such as lemons, kiwifruit, capsicum and broccoli in your weekly shop. If you’re struggling to get the recommended two serves of fruit and five serves of vegies each day, try juicing…
DetailsMeningococcal A,C,W,Y secondary school vaccine program The Meningococcal A,C,W,Y secondary school vaccine program targets adolescents in Years 10, 11 and 12 or age equivalent 15 to 19 years. The Meningococcal A,C,W,Y vaccine used is Menactra®. Vaccine is presented in a liquid form in a single dose vial. It is for intramuscular injection. The vaccine program…
DetailsFats can wreak havoc on our bodies, and contribute to weight gain if we eat too much. Although we need fats in our diet, many of us are unaware of how to maintain a healthy weight because we’re not consuming the right amount and types of fat. Cutting down on fat is not as hard…
DetailsIngredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, thinly sliced 2 large carrots, peeled, cut into 8cm lengths 1 large parsnip, peeled, cut into 8cm lengths 300g sweet potato, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces 300g butternut pumpkin, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground saffron 1 teaspoon…
DetailsYou can download our Autumn 2017 Newsletter here or browse individual articles from the links below:
Pathology & Radiology Referrals
Home Based Health Assessments for the 75+ age group
Travel Health Update & Misconceptions re travel to well known destinations
