So it is February already and let’s just say that 2022 didn’t start off as the fresh new year we had hoped for. The Covid pandemic certainly took off over the Christmas period causing much disruption for our patients and staff. Luckily the last 2 years has taught us to be flexible, patient and adjust […]
A positive covid test can cause anxiety and worry for many. Luckily with our high vaccination rates most people with COVID-19 will have a mild illness and will recover in a few days or so, with some people having no symptoms at all. If you are under 65 years of age, have had two doses […]
If you’re 16 years or over and had your second COVID-19 vaccine three or more months ago, you will be eligible for your booster dose from Friday 21 January. Presently At YFD we have Pfizer booster clinics on Thursdays and some Saturdays. Book for your booster dose online via HotDoc under ‘Covid-19 Vaccine dose 3 […]
For almost 2 years, we have been fortunate to have had the availability of telehealth consultations to help get us through the hurdles that the COVID-19 Pandemic has thrown at us. However, to be able to use this service and receive a medicare rebate you must have attended our practice in the last 12 months. […]
In one of our previous articles we talked about pre-pregnancy planning so you can be the healthiest you can be before you fall pregnant, and to increase your changes of conceiving and having a healthy baby. If some of those tips helped and now you are pregnant you may be wondering – what do I […]
Christmas time is here and what a challenging year 2021 has been. This year has seen many changes at YFD including welcoming wonderful new staff and farewelling much loved team members. During the Covid pandemic we have continued our telephone and video consultations to keep our patients safe, commenced using electronic scripts and rolled out […]
Given the likelihood of ongoing transmission of both Omicron and Delta variants, ATAGI recommends COVID-19 booster vaccination for anyone aged 18 and older who completed their primary course of COVID-19 vaccination 5 or more months ago. Timely receipt of a booster dose is particularly important for people with increased exposure risk (e.g. occupational risk […]
The TGA has provisionally approved the Pfizer COVID19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years old. ATAGI is expected to provide recommendations on a vaccination program for 5 to 11 year olds in the coming weeks, with the vaccination program expected to start in mid January. The vaccine dose approved by the TGA for […]
Have you used electronic prescriptions yet? Escripts are easy to use and reduce the chances of you misplacing your scripts (unless you loose your phone!). Your doctor sends you a QR barcode via sms or email, instead of printing out your scripts. This is particularly handy for Telehealth appointments and when you are travelling! This […]
Welcome to our November newsletter. It has been great to see some of our wonderful patients again after a long lock down period. Your health is very important to us and it is our priority that your health needs are being met. If you are not up to date with any of your health checks, […]
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