Bannockburn Medical Centre

30/10/2025

As the temperature rises in our region, there is an increased risk that see or be in contact with sick, injured, and deceased flying foxes (bats). Bats can carry Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) which is a nationally notifiable disease that causes a fatal encephalitis similar to rabies.

ABLV is transmitted through a bite or scratch from an infected bat, or from contact with an infected bat via a wound or mucous membranes.

Metro South Public Health Unit advises clinicians to patients with wound care and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to go ASAp to the nearest GP or hospital if they :

-are bitten/scratched by a bat

-have had mucous membrane exposure to bat saliva.

for more information please visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/condition/infections-and-parasites/viral-infections/australian-bat-lyssavirus

Bannockburn Medical center

Australian bat lyssavirus (ABLV) is a virus that can be transmitted from bats to humans, causing serious illness.

21/10/2025

29/08/2025

Skin checks are vital in Australia due to the nation's exceptionally high rates of skin cancer, primarily caused by UV radiation from the sun. Early detection through regular checks, especially for high-risk individuals, significantly improves treatment success, with early-stage melanoma having very high survival rates. Regular checks allow medical professionals to identify suspicious changes in moles and skin lesions using methods like dermoscopy, leading to timely intervention and better long-term health outcomes.
Book your appointment with our clinic for skin check, online https://bannockburnmc.com.au/ with Dr Andraos Tuesdays, or contact our desk to help in the booking , on 0756200568.

Bannockburn Medical Centre is a mixed billing, group general practice with a team of GP’s, nurse and practice staff ready to look after your health care needs. Our practice also has visiting allied health professionals including a podiatrist, physiotherapist and dietician.Our goal is to provide yo...