Flu Season 2021 – In Stock Private Flu Vaccines and Government Flu Vaccines for the over 65’s have arrived in stock. If you are over 65, please contact reception on 08 9456 0800 and book in to one of our daily clinics for a quick and easy...
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In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, we will be reducing our paper usage for patient correspondence. Please make sure that the mobile telephone numbers and email addresses that we have for you in our system are up to date. We will be transitioning to...
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Covid Vaccine Update Ranford Medical Centre has been approved as a facility to administer the Astra Zeneca Covid19 vaccine as part of Phase 1b. Initially, there will be a very limited supply for eligible patients, but we anticipate increased availability from late April / early May. To...
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Coronavirus (Covid 19) is a respiratory disease caused by a new virus. The illness causes respiratory (flu like) symptoms ranging from a cough, sore throat, temperature to severe respiratory distress requiring hospitalisation and in some cases, death. Coronavirus disease spreads primarily through contact with an...
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Meningococcal B is a bacteria that can lead to Invasive Meningitis, potentially causing death or life long disability. People spread Meningococcal bacteria by sharing respiratory and throat secretions (saliva or spit). Generally, it takes close contact for example coughing or kissing to spread these bacteria. It is...
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Routine cervical screening now commences at 25 years of age under the renewed National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP), or two years after the last Pap test. If you have previously had a Pap test with a normal result: before 23 years old, you should get screened...
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Shingles is a condition caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. Initial symptoms of shingles can include headache, fever, flu like symptoms and malaise. A stinging or burning sensation may appear on the affected area before a localised skin rash appears, usually within 1-2...
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By the end of 2018, a My Health Record with be created for every Australian unless they choose not to have one. People who choose NOT to have a My Health Record will be able to register not to have one during a three-month opt...
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Feeling Fatigued? Low Iron? When iron levels in the body become too low, the haemoglobin level can also drop below normal. This can result in Iron Deficiency Anaemia causing fatigue, headaches, dizziness, and palpitations. Initial treatment can include oral tablets, or liquid. If this is not appropriate...
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