Welcome to our October newsletter. After a tough few months of Covid restrictions we are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and getting back to doing some of the things we love, such as catching …
23Oct, 2021
17Oct, 2021
How The YFD Team are Keeping You Covid Safe
On Monday 11 October, fully vaccinated people in NSW could get back to doing some of the things they love. However, with these increased freedoms we still need to remain Covid safe as we adapt to living with Covid in …
17Oct, 2021
Who Needs a 3rd Primary Dose of the Covid-19 Vaccine?
Severely immunocompromised people should receive a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as part of their primary course, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has confirmed.
This 3rd primary dose is only for those who has a significant …
17Oct, 2021
YFD COVID VACCINATION UPDATE
All three TGA approved vaccines are now available to:
✅ Everyone aged 12+ for Pfizer and Moderna
✅ Everyone aged 18+ for AstraZeneca
Bookings for the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine are available online at our practice for patients over the age …
14Sep, 2021
YFD SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
Welcome to our September newsletter. We are now into our 3rd month of lockdown and what can we say – it’s tough! Please hang in there, get vaccinated, get tested if you have symptoms, and adhere to social …
14Sep, 2021
The Pfizer Vaccine Coming Soon
The Pfizer vaccine is COMING SOON for our patients under the age of 60. We will initially be prioritising existing patients of our practice including pregnant patients, those under 18 years and those with underlying medical conditions. Bookings will be …
06Sep, 2021
EXERCISE AND CANCER
We know exercise is good for your health, but did you know regular exercise can decrease your risk of many cancers such as bowel cancer, endometrial cancer and post-menopausal breast cancer?
Obesity is also linked to many cancers, so by …
06Sep, 2021
Constipation in children
A while ago, I wrote an article about constipation in babies under the age of 6 months. In this article, we will discuss the possibly less cute, and sometimes, slightly more smelly, poos of older children.
Constipation is a problem …
17Aug, 2021
YFD August Newsletter
Welcome to our August newsletter. We hope you are all staying well and safe out there during our second month of lockdown. In this month’s newsletter we will be giving you some tips on how to look after your physical …
12Aug, 2021
HEART HEALTH
Cardiovascular disease accounts for over 1 in 4 deaths in Australia as is the leading cause of death for older Australians. Approximately 1.2 million Australians are living with heart disease, stroke or vascular conditions. However, cardiovascular disease is largely …