Welcome to our Winter Newsletter. Winter has arrived, and so have all the winter lurgies! There are many ways to be ‘winter ready’ and try and reduce you and your family’s risk of acute respiratory infections such as regular hand washing and good hygiene, social distancing, and being up to date with your influenza and […]
RSV is a common respiratory infection. It mostly affects young children. Adults can also get it. RSV symptoms are usually mild. However, some children and adults can get very sick and need to go to hospital for treatment. RSV if estimated to cause one in 50 deaths in children under five. In the over 65 […]
Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer and around 15,500 Aussies are diagnosed with the disease every year. From 1 July 2024, 1.6 million Australians aged 45 to 49 will be able to join the Australian Government’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Bowel cancer can develop without a family history of the disease and […]
Winter is here, and as the temperature drops, the stock piles of fire wood are ready for those crisp mornings. But are you and your family winter ready when it comes to your health? Shorter daylight hours and colder weather often leads to indoor confinement, creating a perfect environment for the spread of viruses. This […]
Welcome to our Autumn Newsletter. 2024 is in full swing, as we say goodbye to a humid summer and hello to a crisper Autumn. This means we do see an increase in the number of viral infections circulating and we need to prepare for winter ahead. The influenza vaccine will be expected to arrive early […]
Christmas time is here and 2023 is quickly coming to an end. It’s been another busy year at YFD as we continue to care for our wonderful community. It really is a privilege looking after the medical needs of our patients and we thank you for choosing us to be your partners in health. In […]
As the world’s population ages, the pursuit of healthy aging becomes an increasingly important societal goal. Frailty is a common condition that often accompanies the aging process and is characterised by a loss of physical and sometimes mental functioning, making individuals more vulnerable to poor health outcomes. This includes increased incident of falls, fractures, […]
Your Family Doctors at Erina has joined thousands of healthcare providers across Australia in registering in MyMedicare, a new voluntary registration system that will help us formalise the relationship between us and our patients. MyMedicare allows you to nominate a general practice and general practitioner as your regular healthcare provider. When you register in MyMedicare, […]
We all know someone that has been affected by Breast and Gynaecological cancers. In Australia approximately 20,000 women will be diagnosed this year – that’s over 50 women every day! Although breast cancer is very common, with modern medical advances, those diagnosed today have a 90% chance of surviving greater than 5 years. Gynaecological […]
Welcome to our Spring Newsletter. This month we are featuring our annual over 75 health assessments and focusing on men’s health to coincide with Father’s day. When making an appointment with our doctors, are you unsure which appointment type to book? Please read our tips on booking standard vs long consultations. We also introduce our […]
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