NEWS ARCHIVE

SWINE FLU & SEASONAL FLU VACCINE NOW AVAILABLE

Flu vaccine is available at Pambula Medical Centre. Flu vaccine protects against seasonal influenza and is recommended every year before winter for anyone 65 and over , anyone with lung or heart conditions, smokers, diabetics, and those with reduced immunity. It is also recommended for anyone caring for these people. Pregnant women are recommended to have fluvax especially if they will be in the later part of pregnancy during winter. Many otherwise healthy people choose to have a fluvax every year to reduce the risk of time off work. Fluvax is available free of charge for those over 65 and with many medical conditions. For otherwise healthy people Fluvax is available on private prescription.

Pneumovax is also recommended for the same high risk groups listed above - usually only two doses are needed usually 5 or 10 years apart. This immunisation protects against the commonest variety of pneumonia, one form of meningitis and some ear and sinus infections. Pneumovax is free to those over 65 years and on prescription for others.

Boostrix is a combined vaccine protecting against Tetanus, Diptheria and Pertussis ( whooping cough). The government has recently made boostrix available free to many people to combat the recent whooping cough epidemic. The vaccine is particularly recommended for people soon to become parents or grandparents, or others who care for babies. An ideal time for a booster for everyone is at the recommended 50 year old tetanus booster or when getting any tetanus booster.

Side - effects to immunisations are generally mild and much less concern than the infections themselves, your doctors at Pambula Medical Centre recommend immunisation in most situations. Our nurses or doctors can give you the injections when you next visit.

May 2009 - NEW STAFF - Farewell Sari, Hello Sian

Sari Young has left the area to be closer to family in Victoria. We will miss her smiling face but are pleased to announce that her position will be ably filled by Sian Morton. Sian is well known to many in the area and with her training in physiotherapy, nursing and nutrition will be a wonderful asset to the medical centre. The new job entails a lot of new activities in nursing and practice administration so is a challenge Sian is already enjoying.

New doctor started. -

Dr Yvonne Wang started work at Pambula Medical Centre in late January. Dr Wang completed her medical degree in Sydney after schooling in New Zealand. She is a fully qualified doctor but is now furthering her training in order to have a career in General Practice. Her initial training term is for 6 months however she may be able to stay for a further 6 months. We're sure everyone will make her welcome while she learns to live in a rural town.

Dr Christina Wong will be going on maternity leave in March and so the arrival of Dr Wang is particularly timely.

posted 2/2/2009

Pambula Medical Centre is re-accredited - Dec 2008

Thanks to all the efforts of our support staff, Pambula Medical Centre once again passed accreditation with flying colours. Our systems, staff and doctors surpass the standards required in all aspects of General Practice. To know more about what accrediation means click here.