Eastbrooke Medical News

World Diabetes Day

Today is World Diabetes Day. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects over half a billion people worldwide and requires daily monitoring and self-care to manage. Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented or cured, it can be managed with insulin and healthy lifestyle choices that can reduce complications. Type 2 diabetes is often categorised as […]

COVID-19 Isolation Rule Changes

Mandatory isolation requirements for COVID-19 ended on 14 October 2022. It’s no longer necessary for people with COVID-19 to isolate, with Australian authorities scrapping rules which have been in place for the pandemic. However, if you test positive, you should stay at home to avoid infecting others and reduce any unnecessary delay in recovery. Please […]

Congratulations, Dr Laura MacDonald

Congratulations, Dr Laura MacDonald You may have heard in the news a lack of General Practitioners in Australia, particularly in regional and remote locations. This shortage has resulted from several factors, including the usual flow of overseas doctors during the COVID period. Fewer medical students also choose General Practice as a career path because of […]

Combination COVID & FLU Self-Tests

Most of us have relied on the convenience of rapid testing for COVID as we moved into a new stage of ‘living’ with the virus in our community. The Therapeutic Good Administration (TGA) in Australia has now approved the use of a new home test kit that will also test for Influenza. Practically, the device […]

Helping Our Kids Stay Safe from COVID

The Department of Health and Aged Care worked with ARIA award-winning Australian musical group Teeny Tiny Stevies to compose the song ‘I Got You’. A music video and children’s activity kit has been released with the song, which reminds children to wash their hands and stay home if they are not feeling well. The resources […]

28/07/2022

Masks Remain Mandatory for Medical Centres & Other Healthcare Settings

We insist that anyone visiting an Eastbrooke centre as a patient, carer or assisting a friend or relative must wear a face covering. This remains our requirement, regardless of state government directives about mask-wearing in public places. The health and safety of medical centre staff, doctors and other patients remains our priority. Please call the […]

Oral Treatments to treat COVID-19

Dr Lucas De Toca from the Department of Health provides answers to the following questions: What are the advantages of oral treatments for COVID-19? What is the difference between each medication? Who is eligible to receive these treatments? Eastbrooke continues to play an important role in the COVID-19 Vaccination rollout. Anyone concerned about the vaccination and its […]

Vaccination after COVID-19

Eastbrooke doctors are regularly asked the following question: Q. I’ve had COVID-19, do I still need to get vaccinated? A. There will be a short period of increased immunity, but when you are fully recovered you should get your next vaccination booster. If in doubt, we recommend that you consult your GP. Get more information […]

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