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Electronic prescriptions have landed at Warrandyte Road Clinic! E-scripts are safe, convenient and reliable. Find out more at wrclinic.com.au/electronic-prescriptions/
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eScripts have landed at Warrandyte Road Clinic! eScripts are electronic prescriptions, enabling convenient access to your scripts from your mobile phone or email. An eScript is electronically generated by your GP and sent directly to your mobile phone (via SMS) or email. It can be used in the same w...Do you know the difference between hay fever🌻, asthma and COVID-19 symptoms? 🤧
🦠Viral infections are progressive and worsen quickly.
🌼Allergies are reactive to the environment and tend to come and go.
If you're unsure about your symptoms, arrange a face-to-face appointment or a bulk-billed telehealth assessment with one of our GP's. We can arrange prompt, free COVID-19 testing for you if appropriate.
Hope you're all staying safe and well! Some important tips from the WHO on how to wear a mask safely.👉 Some important tips from World Health Organization (WHO) on how to wear a mask safely.
Now's a good time to get your flu shot!
While getting your flu shot before the peak flu season (usually between June and September) is a great idea, no time is considered too late! The influenza vaccine is recommended for everyone over 6 months, and is FREE for eligible groups, including children under 5 year and everyone over 65 years of age.
Get your flu vaccine and reduce your risk of catching influenza this winter! Free for eligible patients, or $15 for those who don't qualify. Call 98709000 for an appointment. #fluvax
* If you need to see a doctor, we will ask you a series of questions to determine if you need a mask or have you wait in an isolated area.
* We are reducing the numbers of patients in our waiting room.
* If you have a cold or flu, please phone to let reception know when you arrive, then wait in your car until we call you in.
* Consider a phone consultation with your usual doctor.
* All toys and magazines have been removed from public areas
* We are accepting payments by card only
* We’re cleaning and disinfecting even more than usual
See wrclinic.com.au/coronavirus/ for more info
If you have travelled to China in the past 14 days and you have symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat or breathlessness, please avoid contact with other people.
Do not go into crowded places, or take public transport.
Do not go directly to your GP without calling first.
If you are unwell, you can phone us, or your nearest emergency department or call the dedicated Department of Health coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 for advice.
If you have suspected novel coronavirus, you will require specialized investigation, isolation and treatment in a hospital.
We understand that advice will evolve as more information about the incubation period and the transmission of the virus emerges. #coronavirusIf you have travelled from Wuhan, China in the last 14 days and have a cough, sore throat, or shortness of breath - call the dedicated hotline on 1800 675 398 or go to https://go.vic.gov.au/Ghp819 for further information. If visiting your GP call ahead so they can be prepared.
Merry Christmas from the team at Warrandyte Road Clinic! Have a happy, safe and restful festive season 🎄☃️🎄 #merrychristmas
Eastern Melbourne PHNAre you up to date? Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers and regular cervical screening is the number one way to prevent it. Planning or going for a cervical screening can be daunting. It’s one of the most intimate examinations you can receive from your GP, but it’s also one of the most important. If you are due for testing, contact your healthcare provider to book an appointment. A simple examination could save your life. Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation (ACCF)
Feeling physically or mentally fatigued due to iron deficiency? Iron infusions are a safe and effective way to quickly restore your body's iron stores and get you feeling back to 100%. Available at Warrandyte Road Clinic! 👌😁
Flu season is around the corner!
Flu vaccine is available now and is free for children under 5 years, pregnant women, everyone aged 65 years and over, and anyone with severe asthma, heart disease or diabetes. #fluvax #FightFlu
Happy International Women's Day!
Australian Government Department of Health
Look after yourself and your family this #InternationalWomensDay – do you know if #OvarianCancer is in your family? Speak to the women in your family & be #OvarianCancer aware. ovariancancer.net.au/awareness/genetic-risks/ #BalanceforBetter
From everyone at Warrandyte Road Clinic, have a very merry and safe Christmas! 🌲🌲🌲😁🎉These are our opening hours over the holiday period:
Monday 24 December: 8am – 4:00pm
Christmas Day & Boxing Day: CLOSED
Thursday 27 December: 8am – 6:30pm
Friday 28 December: 8am – 6:30pm
Saturday 29 December: 8:30am – 11:30am
Sunday 30 December: CLOSED
Monday 31 December: 8am – 4:00pm
New Year’s Day: CLOSED
A friendly reminder for everyone to get a skin check regularly! Olympic swimming champion Cate Campbell says: “Last week I finally went for a long overdue skin check (because skin checks seem to be one of those things that are always overdue) and discovered that I had a stage-one melanoma.” #holymoley #getyourskinchecked