Beaumaris Family Practice

Just a reminder that it is influenza vaccine season. Last year was a particularly bad flu season and predications are this year may be similar. We have flu vaccines in stock for all ages and would recommend everyone considers one in the next few weeks. The list below are the government funded ones for those most at risk.

It may be a good time to consider purchasing an oximeter, blood pressure machine and thermometer. It will be useful if you are having telephone consults when COVID is prevalent. This RACGP guide may help you to continue planning for the next few months. When COVID is prevalent here in WA, our highest risk patients may chose to have phone consults for some of their care, to reduce the risk of exposure. When you have symptoms we will ask that your initial contact with us is booked as a phone consult.

www.racgp.org.au

For our patients during the recently announced lockdown for Perth:

-We are still open our normal hours. You can attend your booked appointments (for issues that do not include cough/ fever/ sore throat) as planned

-If it is an issue that can just as easily be dealt with in a phone consult this may be more appropriate given the number of exposure sites in our area. Please contact us to tell us if you would prefer a phone consult. Billing / fees remain similar to a face to face consult.

-If you have respiratory symptoms please get tested as soon as possible and self isolate. A phone consult would be appropriate if you are concerned or need advice. If it is deemed that an examination is needed to determine a diagnosis a plan and possibly a car park consult can be arranged. Please call before entering the practice with symptoms.

-Forms are not required for COVID testing at this time. We would recommend the Western Diagnostics drive through clinic in Joondalup or the testing clinic at JHC

-Ensure all masks are replaced frequently. If possible please use a fresh cloth or surgical mask when attending your appointment as they become ineffective after a short period of time

-Please keep up to date with official vaccine information as it remains an important key to individual and community safety

-Mental Health can be challenging during this time. Please see us if it is impacting you negatively so we can help you get the support you need.

Please look after yourselves, your families and our community.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-05/when-will-you-get-the-covid-19-vaccine/13112610?fbclid=IwAR2F_UwKMXe_a2t0cZXAvDAsXriSrZLPnoBehbr1KOwN6o-CAycJ-rcRAIA

Which COVID-19 vaccine group are you in? Australia is about to start an ambitious vaccination program as part of the fight against COVID-19. Tell us a bit about yourself and we'll tell you where you are in the line.

At Beaumaris Family Practice we feel we have created a very safe place to look after your ongoing health concerns and routine preventative health. We encourage you to talk to us either face to face or over the phone to ensure you are not overlooking your routine screening and monitoring which is as important as ever.

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