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 maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise, you can also reduce the risk of […]
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 that will affect one in three children at some point in their lives, so it […]
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 and psychological health during a pandemic, update you on the YFD Covid Vaccination role out, […]
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 preventable and by reducing cardiac risk factors, leading a healthy lifestyle and having regular checks […]
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 […]
Welcome to our July newsletter. We hope you are all staying well and safe out there during yet another COVID-19 lockdown. We know how tough this is for everyone and we hope that if we stick with the latest stay at home orders, and we continue to get tested if we have symptoms – we […]
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 […]
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