Forward Medical

Forward Medical has been advised that a positive case of COVID-19 that may have been infectious was on-site on Tuesday 21st December from 4:15pm-4:45pm.

We have notified SA Health and are awaiting their advice however the clinic has not yet been officially listed as an exposure site. Following their available resources and out of an abundance of caution, we have shut the clinic for cleaning and have identified all contacts and notified them of the potential exposure.

All other patients present at the time are considered low-risk casual contacts and are advised to monitor for symptoms.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused however the health and safety of our patients and staff hold priority and a further update will be provided as soon as we receive any relevant information from SA Health.

Please stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 information via the link below:
https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/covid-19

COVID-19 VACCINE AVAILABILITY UPDATE
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now available at Forward Medical alongside the Astra-Zeneca vaccine. Bookings can be made through our website by clicking the blue "BOOK NOW" button which will redirect you too our Health Engine page. Please check your eligibility before booking using this link: https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility...

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: As Forward Medical GP Clinic will be providing both vaccines, it is important to differentiate and identify the vaccine you will be receiving. For more information on both the Pfizer and Astra-Zeneca vaccines, please refer to the link below:
https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives.../covid-19-vaccines

IMPORTANT MASK UPDATE:
In accordance with new SA Government mandates, masks will be required at all times for all staff and patients starting 11:59PM on June 28. For more information please visit: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/covid-19/about+covid-19/protecting+yourself+and+others+from+covid-19/face+masks

Forward Medical GP Clinic will be closed for the public holiday on Monday 26th of April. We will re-open again Tuesday 27th of April.

COVID VACCINE ROLLOUT INFORMATION

Vaccine rollout to the general public has begun and Forward Medical will begin stocking the AstraZeneca vaccine soon.

Currently, we are unable to take bookings as we do not know how many doses we will receive.

Further updates as to when this clinic will begin providing vaccine appointments will be posted as soon as it is available so continue checking this page to see when you can get your vaccine.

Check your eligibility by following the attached link:
https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility

COVID-19 frequently asked questions (FAQs):
https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/covid-19/vaccine/about