Support While Self-Isolating
As we’re seeing more and more active cases of COVID-19 in the community and with the ever changing advice on isolation and stay at home orders, we put together a number of handy links for you to access. If you have been in contact with a known case of COVID-19 or have tested positive yourself, these resources should be your first port of call when working to understand how to keep you and the people…
Congratulations Jacquie!
Congratulations to our practice manager, Jacquie for being recognised as the GP Synergy Practice Manager of The Year. It’s with the sincerest congratulations that all of us here at the Rusden Street Medical Practice celebrate Jacquie’s achievement for her work supporting the training of GP registras across the New England. Jacquie has been working closely with GP Synergy, our doctors here at the surgery and other medical professionals across the region to deliver the best…
Accessing Your Vaccination Record
Here is a list of options on how you can access your vaccination record. For more information on how to access your immunisation history statement, go to www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/ihs Proof of your COVID-19 vaccination will be recorded on your immunisation history statement after you’ve had your vaccinations. You can access this record through : Your Medicare online account The Express Plus Medicare app The Australian Immunisation Register My Health Record Medicare online account Sign in to…
Flu Vaccine Information
Flu vaccinations will be available at the practice again this year, with flu clinics set to commence in the first week of May. The surgery has received a supply of vaccination and patients are welcome to phone the surgery to book an appointment. For most patients the flu vaccination will incur a cost of $20. Government supported doses of the flu vaccine for patients over 65 and other eligible groups will also be available at…
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Our surgery has been chosen as one of the clinics to start rolling out the COVID-19 and we look forward to bringing you some peace of mind when it comes to your health. We will be conducting vaccination clinics at the surgery from the 12th of April and appointments are now available for booking over the phone. Important Information General Information : Once receiving the COVID-19 vaccination you greatly reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19…
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
With all the media hype it can be confusing to know what you really should be doing to play your part in stoping the spread of COVID-19. We’ve put together a series of FAQ’s to help you out! What is COVID-19? : COVID-19 is caused by SARS-CoV2, a new strain of coronavirus that has not previously been identified in humans. It was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, where it caused a large and…