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COVID-19
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The COVID-19 pandemic Government advice is being updated constantly. The following information is a guideline only. Please check government websites for the latest information and alerts or call COVID Hotline –1800 020 080.
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It is no longer mandatory to wear a mask when visiting the practice, although you are welcome to do so. We request that you wear a mask if you have any respiratory symptoms and/or you have had recent close contact with a person with COVID -19 infection.
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We are offering a telephone or video consultation service for consultations, if you have COVID-19 or are unable to attend.
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Vaccination against COVID-19 is an essential component of our fight against this pandemic.
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Oral COVID-19 Medications
From 1 May 2022, general practitioners are able to prescribe Lagevrio or Paxlovid oral medications to certain Covid-19 positive patients with mild- moderate symptoms. Eligible patients are those aged over 18 years, who do not need oxygen or hospital admission and are at a higher risk* for developing severe disease. The medications are not suitable if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or a male with a partner who is trying to become pregnant, or for Paxlovid, if you are taking certain medications. Side effects, that occur in a small percentage of patients, are nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness or headache. They must be commenced with 5 days of
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The criteria for those at a higher risk currently are:
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People 65 years or older with two additional high-risk factors for developing severe disease,
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People 75 years or older with one additional high-risk factor for developing severe disease,
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Moderately to severely immunocompromised people irrespective of vaccination status, and
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years or older with two additional high-risk factors for developing severe disease.
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Please contact your regular general practitioner if you believe you may be eligible.
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Self Isolation
Self isolation refers to those patients who have tested positive and are well enough to stay at home.
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You should stay at home.
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You should not have any visitors.
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You should not have any trips to shops, work or school, church, park, movies, chemist etc
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Arrange for food to be delivered (and left at your doorstep).
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Stay away as much as possible from others who live with you, sleep in another room from your partner if possible. Aim to keep a 1.5 m bubble around you. Use a separate bathroom if possible.
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Eat away from others, don't share food or drink. The sick person gets out of the table setting, washing up or dishwasher unpacking.
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When not completely isolated when in your home cover your mouth when coughing, wash your hands often, wipe touched surfaces or wear disposable gloves and a face mask.
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Regularly clean surfaces - benches, tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles on drawers, toilets and taps, mobile phones, remote controls, keyboards.
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Clothes can be washed as usual with other peoples clothes, but wash your hands after putting them in the machine.
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Close the lid before flushing the toilet to reduce the risk of making the virus become airborne.
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Washing your hands regularly and avoiding touching your face are helpful preventative measures.
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