Get tested. It’s not about YOU!
Let’s say you woke up with a terrible cough, a fever, and severe body aches. Immediately, we recommend you to get tested and unfortunately, you’re diagnosed with COVID-19. For the last two weeks, you’ve been unaware that you were infected and you’ve ignored “the rules.” You’ve gotten together with some close friends for pizza, had […]
COVID-19 is a multi organ disease
At first we thought it was only a ‘lung’ related condition, now we know this virus affects us from head to toes. Many symptoms are not respiratory related. Let’s stay vigilant, any symptoms unexplained, please come and speak to our doctor. A COVID19 test can be arranged. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0968-3.pdf
Mask and physical distancing.
We welcome Dan Andrews announcement regarding the use of mask as mandatory in hot spots in Melbourne. Residents in Metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire will be required to wear face coverings in public from Wed night or risk a fine, as Victoria extends its state of emergency by another four weeks. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-19/victoria-coronavirus-cases-climb-masks-become-mandatory/12470424 Mask wearing […]
Important Notice:
From today on, all patients will be requested to wear a mask for all Face to Face consultation as suggested by the Government due to the rapid rise of COVID19 cases in Geelong and in Victoria as a whole. A mask will be provided to you if you do not have one for a small […]
Flu Vaccine
The flu vaccine was delivered much earlier this year. All of us were a bit uneasy about it for scientifically we know flu vaccines only last for 3-4 months, just to cover the flu sessions. There has been lots of discussion about if second flu jab was necessary. We have been following the flu cases […]
Coverage for kids
Very proud of a Geelong Based company who has just released a range of super cute face masks for children. The company is called ‘Stuck on you’ https://www.stuckonyou.biz/ and masks are made from microfibre materials with no glue or chemicals. 2 of our fav kids are featured in the Geelong Addy! Go Frankie and Ari!! […]
Government new restriction on Telehealth
From next Monday 20/7/2020 on, Telehealth rebate could only be applied to patient who has physically been seen in our clinic in the last 12 months. This is to stop the pop-up internet clinics providing sub-standard care to our patients as well as making sure all our patients have an ongoing relationship with our GPs. […]
COVID19 tips – Masks
Just in case you are wondering how to properly wear a surgical mask vs a fabric mask. Here are the advice from WHO. If you have any questions or would like to be taught how to properly put on and dispose these masks, please feel free to make an appointment to see our doctors at […]
CoVid-19 Victoria
COVID19 update: A very useful interactive map made by Uni of Melbourne students for us to track COVID cases in Victoria http://covidvictoria.com/?fbclid=IwAR3EkSNNdvH-mg353g2cFXBnU7JqgqreAltm61MJIRjJCCVTdvAkH6VUBkQ
Melburnians are now being asked to wear masks
Wearing a mask or not has been a heavily debated topic. The advice has not changed. Wearing a mask forms part of the 3 parts approach in fighting COVID19: – Physical distancing – stay at home unless you absolutely need to go outside– Washing hands and not to touch your face– Wearing a mask properly […]
