More Queenslanders are eligible for a free whooping cough vaccine, due to an expansion of the program. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise in Queensland and Australia.
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I have found an interesting article on how family doctors (aka general practitioners) are still important in supplying health care to the modern society. Although this article is written by an American doctor, the general practitioner in Australia is an important source of advice, medical treatment and a gateway to further health care, if required. …
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This post has been sourced from the Queensland Health website – http://www.health.qld.gov.au/flu/vacc_suspension.asp . What has happened? There has been a higher than usual number of children 5 years and under experiencing fevers, vomiting and febrile convulsions following seasonal influenza vaccination, in the Western Australian seasonal influenza vaccination program. Due to this, the seasonal influenza vaccination …
Read more »Crestock Stock Photos The current outbreak of Pertussis (Whooping Cough) which commenced in Queensland in 2008 continues to spread. We have had several positive cases at the surgery over the last few weeks. It is important that all new born babies should be vaccinated against this illness. The Government is currently supplying free Pertussis vaccination …
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Syringe needle from Crestock Stock Photos The 2010 Influenza Vaccination is now available. The surgery has a limited supply available for eligible individuals. The eligibility criteria for this free vaccination is listed on my 2010 Influenza Vaccination Program page. If you are an eligible individual please attend promptly due to the limited supply of vaccinations …
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