Dr Charters on Leave
Dr Charters is currently on leave and will return on 28th May.
If you need an appointment, our other Doctors are more than happy to assist you and have full access to your medical records.
World asthma day
7 May was world asthma day.
Visit your Doctor for an Asthma review to assess your current level of asthma control, make sure you are on the right medicines to manage your asthma (e.g. a preventer), check your inhaler technique, ensure your Asthma Action Plan is up-to-date so you can recognise and manage worsening asthma symptoms and when to seek emergency care &
Low Stock – Free flu vaccines for over 65’s
Our supply of Free Flu Vaccines for over 65year olds is in short supply pending our next delivery.
We are currently booking flu vaccine clinics after 3rd May to help control appointments and maintain & manage stock control.
Please call us on 43652983 to secure your spot in one of our clinic times so stock can be allocated when it arrives.
The flu and Pregnant Women
A flu shot is the best way to protect you and your baby against the flu. KGP Flu clinics available from 24th April. Call 43652983 to book. #flu#freevaccine #kgp #doctor #erina
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/…/influenza_and_pregnancy.aspx
Important facts for pregnant women
- Flu can be life threatening for pregnant women and their baby.
Register for the Ashma study!
Almost there – we just need five more people to register for the Australian Asthma Study and then we can start pulling all the information together to do some good and inform future treatment and care!
Register at www.cc-dr.org/au/peek/recruiting or email administration@cc-dr.org
Flu Shots – Timing is everything!
Timing is everything!
Immunity against the flu following vaccination does wear off after some time. Most people will develop immunity 2 to 3 weeks after their flu shot. The vaccine provides the best protection against the flu within 3 to 4 months of being vaccinated. Flu season in Australia usually runs from June to September,
Patient Survey Results
Thank you to all our patients that participated in our Patient Feedback survey. The results of this survey will help us provide the best possible service to you.
We will take on board any concerns and will take action in order to make improvements where you feel it would be most useful.
Click HERE to view the results
Thank you,
April is Parkinson’s awareness month.
What is Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, degenerative neurological condition that affects a person’s control of their body movements. In Australia, it affects 100,000 people with 32 people being diagnosed every day.
Click on the link below to learn more
https://youtu.be/cRLB7WqX0fU
Private Flu Vaccines now available
Private Flu Vaccines now available. $15 each.
These are for anyone NOT eligible for the FREE Government provided vaccine.
Please note, the ideal time to get vaccinated is around late May/June to ensure protection is provided throughout peak flu season.
The FREE vaccine is scheduled to arrive mid April.