WE HAVE TEMPORARILY RESUMED VIDEO or TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS – YOUR DOCTOR CAN DECIDE IF A VISIT TO THE SURGERY IS NEEDED

We ask that ALL PEOPLE BRING a mask to their consultation

Please PHONE (do not book online) if you have a cough, cold, sore throat or fever and one of our doctors can discussion appointment options

DR JANE HORSLEY

Jane is now on Maternity Leave until 2nd quarter of 2022. We wish Jane and Pat well and will keep you posted on developments

INFLUENZA VACCINATION

Influenza season is drawing to a close over Sept/Oct – we recommend everyone 65 years of age and over gets a flu vaccination in APRIL or MAY. If you have not had a flu vaccine this year and require one, for example, to visit a relative in a nursing home, will still have stock available

INFLUENZA VACCINE IS ALSO FREE FOR ALL CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE

PNEUMONIA VACCINATION – NEW GUIDELINES

Prevenar pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for all patients aged 70 or older even if you have had the previous vaccine (Pneumovax).

SHINGLES VACCINE

Shingles Vaccine provides long term protection against shingles.  The vaccine is free for everyone aged 70 to 71 – please discuss with your doctor. The free vaccine programme for people aged 72-29 will finish shortly

IRON INFUSIONS

Iron infusions available – if you have been diagnosed with iron deficiency, discuss the option of an iron infusion with your doctor.  New patients will need to have a consultation prior to any treatment, and to bring their most current results and a letter from their GP.  PLEASE NOTE there is an OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE of $50 for consultations (that is, after Medicare Rebate) and an OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE of $70 for the infusion