Asquith Medical Centre

22/03/2024

Happy Easter from all the staff at Asquith Medical Centre 🐰🥳🐣

Please see attached our Easter Opening Hours.

14/08/2023

Asquith Medical Centre is pleased to welcome Dr Kalpana Thakur, who was the Practice Principal at her previous practice. She has over 10 years of experience as a GP and is an accredited skin cancer doctor from the Skin Cancer College of Australasia (SCCA).

Dr. Thakur is available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9am-5pm.

Dr. Thakur speaks English, Nepalese, Hindi & Mandarin Chinese.

Bookings can be done through our website (https://www.asquithmedical.com.au/bookings) or on the HotDoc app.

22/05/2023

Influenza is serious for children.

An influenza (flu) vaccine is free* for children aged 6 months to under 5 years. The influenza vaccine reduces the risk of you and your family getting seriously ill this winter.

Priority groups who can get a free* flu vaccine include:
• Children aged six months to under five years
• People aged 65 and over
• Aboriginal people from six months of age
• Pregnant women
• Those with serious health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, immune disorders, obesity, severe asthma, kidney, heart, lung or liver disease.

Everyone from six months and older is recommended to get a flu shot.

Doing these simple things can protect your family and the community this winter:
• Get a flu shot
• Stay at home if unwell
• Wash or sanitise your hands frequently

Speak to your doctor, pharmacist, Aboriginal healthcare worker or Aboriginal Medical Service today.

For more, visit: www.health.nsw.gov.au/flu

*Some providers may charge an administration or consultation fee. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if this applies to you.

24/04/2023

Just a reminder to not come into the surgery if you have cold and flu symptoms. Please make a telehealth appointment instead. Thank you!

05/04/2023

Happy Easter from Asquith Medical Centre 🐰✨

Please see our opening hours below.

For any questions please contact us before Easter on 94773755.

13/02/2023

Asquith Medical Centre is now offering the 5th COVID-19 vaccination to eligible patients on specific days. To find a suitable time please ring our reception staff on 9477 3755.

To view eligibility please see below:

Recommendations from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) regarding COVID-19 boosters in 2023. These recommendations replace previous ATAGI COVID-19 vaccine booster advice.

13/01/2023

Keep you and your love ones safe this summer by protecting against the sun ☀️

Protecting your skin from UV can be done in 5 easy steps.

👕 Slip on protective clothing.
☀️ Slop on SPF 50 sunscreen every two hours.
👒 Slap on a wide-brimmed hat.
🌳 Seek shade through-out the day.
🕶️ Slide on sunnies.

Read more on the Cancer Institute NSW website: www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/protect-your-skin

19/12/2022

Christmas reflections:

Thanks to our wonderful staff for their hard work this year.
Please remember to be kind to our reception staff at all times.

19/12/2022

Asquith Medical Centre will be closed over Christmas, starting Friday the 23rd to Tuesday the 27th. We will open again on Wednesday the 28th of December.

If you require medical assistance during this time please contact the Sydney Medical Service (https://www.sydmed.com.au/) on 87246300 OR if its an emergency contact 000.

Merry Christmas! 🎄

16/12/2022

COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in NSW.

Over 50? Please consider a 4th Vaccination.

If you have serious underlying medical conditions, please consult your GP regarding further boosters.

We are using the latest Moderna Bivalent Vaccine.

COVID-19 weekly update – Friday 16 December 2022

In the 7 days to 4pm Thursday 15 December:
- 40,695 new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded: 16,614 rapid antigen tests (RATs) and 24,081 PCR tests.
- 74 lives lost

As at 4pm Thursday 15 December:
- 1,606 people with COVID-19 in hospital
- 37 people with COVID-19 in ICU

More info: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/stats-nsw.aspx

07/12/2022

Unsure if you should get you next COVID-19 Vaccination? View this helpful guide from NSW Health.

Not sure if you’re up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations? Check out this simple guide to find out your recommended vaccine dose.

Vaccination offers your best protection against serious illness from COVID-19. If you’re due for your next dose, you can get vaccinated 3 months after your last dose or COVID-19 infection.

If you are severely immunocompromised you may need additional doses. Please speak to your GP about what is right for you.

Vaccination is recommended for children aged 6 months to four years who are severely immunocompromised, have a disability or complex and/or multiple health conditions.

For information in your language, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/vaccination/get-vaccinated/boosters -social-media-tile-recommended-covid-19-vaccine-dose---in-your-language

Book now: https://health.gov.au/vaccine-clinic-finder/

02/12/2022

Here are some helpful steps to follow if you have COVID-19, to asses your Anti-viral eligibility.

If you test positive to COVID-19 follow the steps below to see if antiviral medicines are an option for you.

1. When you test positive to COVID-19 or register a positive RAT, you’ll receive a survey link from NSW Health via SMS.

2. If you’re identified as higher risk after completing the survey, you will receive an SMS from Healthdirect Australia about how to access antiviral medicines via your GP.

3. Contact your GP immediately to discuss using antivirals. Antiviral medicines work best within 5 days of symptoms appearing.

4. If you’re eligible, your GP will prescribe you antiviral medicines (online or paper copy).

Although registering a RAT test is no longer mandatory, voluntarily registering your result will help you access antiviral medicines if you are eligible.

If you are not able to get in touch with your GP, contact the NSW Health COVID-19 and Flu Care at Home Support Line on 1800 960 933 or the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 who are able to check if you are eligible for antivirals.

Read more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/management/antivirals