Health Plus General Practice

Health Plus General Practice will be offering Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations as part of our ongoing commitment to the health and safety of our community.
Here are the details:

Vaccination: Moderna (XBB.1.5) 12 Years + (PFS) vaccine
Vaccination Clinic Dates: From 18th December to 21st December 2023

We understand the importance of convenience, and that's why we have made booking your Moderna COVID-19 vaccination as easy as possible. Whether you prefer the online option or would rather speak with our friendly reception team, we are here to assist you in securing a time that suits your schedule.

Booking Options:

• Secure your appointment online in HotDocs via our website: https://www.healthplusgp.com.au/
• Call our dedicated reception team on 02 6109 9320 to schedule your vaccination time

These vaccinations are a vital component of our COVID-19 vaccination program, and we encourage all eligible patients to take this opportunity to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Please note that appointments are filling up quickly, so we recommend booking at your earliest convenience to ensure you secure your preferred time slot.

Thank you for entrusting us with your healthcare needs. We look forward to serving you and contributing to the collective effort to safeguard our community against COVID-19.

Stay well and stay safe.

FLU SEASON IS COMING ❄️

Private and government Influenza vaccines now available 💉

Flu Vaccination is recommended for all persons aged 6 months and older.

Private flu vaccinations are $25 per vaccine and are available now at Health Plus in Casey.

Government vaccinations available as part of the National Immunisation Program for eligible persons, please speak to our clinical team to see if you qualify.

You can book your flu vaccination now by calling our reception team on 02 6109 9320 🧸

RAISE AWARENESS
Each year in Australia around 1,720 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In most cases the cancer will be diagnosed at an advanced stage, where it is very difficult to treat. Ovarian cancer is a disease where some of the cells in one or both ovaries start to grow abnormally and develop into cancer.

Only 31% of Australians know that ovarian cancer has the poorest survival rate of any female cancer in Australia. This devastating disease suffers from a lack of awareness and progress. The voices of women impacted by this disease ae so important and by sharing their stories, their real life experiences helps get these stories in front of as many eyes and ears as possible.

There is no early detection test for ovarian cancer, so all women need to be aware of the symptoms. The most commonly reported symptoms for ovarian cancer are:

🙍🏼‍♀Increased abdominal size or persistent abdominal bloating
🙍🏽‍♀Abdominal or pelvic (lower tummy) pain
🙍🏾‍♀Feeling full after eating a small amount
🙍‍♀Needing to urinate often or urgently

Additional Symptoms
🙍‍♀Changes in bowel habits
🙍🏿‍♀Unexplained weight gain or loss
🙍🏾‍♀Excessive fatigue
🙍🏻‍♀Lower back pain
🙍‍♀Indigestion or nausea
🙍🏼‍♀Bleeding after menopause or in-between periods
🙍🏾‍♀Pain during s*x or bleeding after

It is important to remember all the symptoms mentioned can be caused by other, less serious medical conditions. However, if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, which are persistent and troublesome, you should see your doctor. They will be able to examine you and if necessary, do further tests to find the cause of your problems.

If you are not comfortable with your doctor’s diagnosis or you are still concerned about unexplained persistent symptoms, you should seek a second opinion.

You know your body better than anyone else, so always listen to what your body is saying and trust your instincts.

Our team of doctors are always here to help, if you are concerned about ovarian cancer make a time to speak with one of our doctors by calling 02 6109 9320 or you can book from our website through hotdoc.