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Curious about how Primary Sense can benefit you and your practice? The ‘Primary Sense Prompts’ feature can help to: Deliver proactive, high-quality care to patients Improve efficiency among practice staff Identify potentially missing or overdue MBS items General practitioner (GP) is consulting w...
If you have COPD, inhalers and other medication play a key role in managing your symptoms and preventing flare-ups. While they can’t cure COPD, they can help you breathe easier and stay well for longer. Your COPD medicines Your doctor will recommend medicines tailored to your needs. These may incl...
Pneumococcal disease refers to a range of infections caused by a bacterium known as Streptococcus pneumoniae. Many parts of the body can be infected and resulting disease can be severe, including pneumococcal pneumonia, pneumococcal sepsis (bacteraemia) and meningitis. Pneumococcal disease is a lead...
Broadbeach GP and Chair of the Gold Coast Primary Health Network (GCPHN), Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung, says World Immunisation Week from 24-30 April 2025 is the ideal time for young families to take advantage of the many free vaccines available ahead of winter. “There’s been a slowdown of immunisation upta...
Des and Wendy striking the right chord in retirement For 79-year-old Des Weatherhog, life in retirement is all about embracing new adventures, staying active, and making meaningful connections. “I lost my wife, Barb, to breast cancer 16 years ago, which really slowed down my motivation for a lot...
Imagine a shield that protects you and your loved ones from falling seriously ill. Vaccination campaigns are a powerful tool to stop the spread of diseases like the flu and to keep us safe. By getting vaccinated, we create a protective bubble known as herd immunity, making it harder for diseases to ...
Sanofi’s VaxiGrip Tetra® vaccine for the 2025 influenza season is expected to arrive in early April. To ensure early access to flu vaccines for all eligible groups, a supply of Sanofi’s FluQuadri® has been made available for immunisation providers to vaccinate National Immunisation Program (...
Ways to protect your lungs and improve your health If you have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), taking the right steps can help slow its progression, reduce flare-ups and improve your overall health. Keeping up with vaccinations People diagnosed with COPD are more vulnerable to severe i...
There’s one thing scarier than ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred… and it’s not your dirty laundry pile. It’s mould. Left unchecked, mould stains surfaces, stinks up your space, and can even cause health issues. Breathing in mould spores can trigger sneezing, coughing and congestion, and if you have...
Immunisations during pregnancy are a safe and routine way to protect both you and your baby from serious infections. For over 20 years, vaccines like whooping cough, RSV, flu and COVID-19 have helped expectant mothers pass vital antibodies to their babies through the placenta, providing early protec...
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