Two doses of either COVID-19 vaccine provides over 90% prevention of hospitalisation and death from COVID-19 At YFD we have the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine available for patients over the age of 18. We do not have the Pfizer vaccine. Appointments can be made online via hot doc or by calling reception. The wait time for […]
As we find ourselves in another lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we need to make sure we continue to prioritise our health. Lockdowns not only affect our mental wellbeing, but also our physical health, with disruption to our healthy lifestyle routines and regular health checks . It looks like Covid-19 is here to stay […]
Since the COVID 19 pandemic begun last year YFD has put in a number measures to keep our patients and staff safe. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in continuing these measures to help protect you. ⭐️ All patients will be screened by staff for any flu like symptoms, positive COVID 19 contacts or recent […]
⭐️ Recently the government recommended to consider reducing the dose interval of the AstraZeneca vaccine to 6-8 weeks in the Greater Sydney region, given the current Covid-19 outbreak and increased risk of infection in the next few weeks, especially in those residing in the South Western Sydney area. ⭐️The official health advice from ATAGI, […]
To say there has been a bit of confusion about the Covid-19 vaccine for the under 60’s over the last weeks is an understatement! Hopefully the following helps clear a few things up! The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine as the preferred vaccine for those aged 16 […]
Effective 1st July, we have increased our fees so we can continue to provide you with quality care. We will continue to bulk bill children under the age of 16. We are a privately billing practice but we are often asked why we don’t bulk bill. When doctors bulkbill, patients often believe the practice […]
Welcome to our YFD June Newsletter. As we enter winter, the mornings are getting crisp, and the night air is getting cooler which means we are starting to see many more coughs and colds. Winter is a very busy time at YFD, and combined with the roll out of the COVID vaccines and flu vaccines […]
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) announced on June 17 that : Pfizer is the preferred COVID-19 vaccine over AstraZeneca from the age of 16 to under 60 years. AstraZeneca is recommended for patients over the age of 60. AstraZeneca can be used in adults aged under 60 years for whom Pfizer […]
The question on many of our patients mind is – where do we get our Covid Vaccinations on the Central Coast? There is a lot of information out there, different vaccines are recommended for different age groups, and the goal posts keep changing based on best available evidence – so it is easy to get […]
The talk of the town at the moment is all about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. This is especially important for our senior population who are more vulnerable to the complications of COVID-19 disease. As we get older, our immune systems become less effective at protecting us so it is important that recommended vaccinations are up […]
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