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Appointments to receive your Free Flu Vaccination can be made buy calling the Surgery on 07 46 130 203 or making a booking online @ https://northpointmedical.com.au/

Protect your loved ones this season.

The Queensland government has announced the rollout of free flu vaccinations for 2024, in a bid to help ease pressure on the state's healthcare system.

Over 700 Queenslanders have already been hospitalised this year from influenza, with 11 dying from the disease. Influenza vaccination rates for QLD dropped massively in 2023 compared to the years prior, with just a third of residents getting the jab last year.

The free vaccinations are available to anyone over 6 months old, with Queensland Premier Steven Miles hopeful that Queenslanders will get vaccinated before the flu season begins in May.

“It’s our hope that all eligible Queenslanders, especially the vulnerable, roll up their sleeve and get vaccinated. It’s the best way to protect yourself and those around you this flu season,” he said.

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Nobody likes being sick. 🙅

With illnesses like the flu, RSV and COVID-19 going around, it's important to protect yourself. 👊

Be on the defence by following these tips:
🩹 get vaccinated for flu, and if eligible, COVID-19 – book in with your doctor or pharmacist
🧼 wash your hands regularly with soap and water
🤧 cough or sneeze into a tissue or your arm. Throw used tissues into the bin, and wash your hands after
😷 consider wearing a mask if you are vulnerable or have symptoms
🏠 stay home if you're sick.

If you’re worried about how these illnesses may affect you, talk to your doctor or call 13 HEALTH for free health advice.

ℹ️ Source
Queensland Government - Vaccination Matters. The flu (influenza)

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Covid Booster vaccinations - We are one of the few GP Practice's in Toowoomba still offering Covid Boosters vaccination's at the Surgery.

Has is been over 6 months or longer since you have had a Covid infection?

Stock of the new booster has arrive!!!!! We are now offering Patients and the general public - Pfizer Bivalent BA.4-5 Booster Vaccinations.

ATAGI recommends a 2023 COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for adults (18 + years) regardless of the number of prior doses received.

From tomorrow (Friday 11 November), Queensland's COVID-19 traffic light system will move to AMBER. 🚦

There are currently moderate rates of COVID-19 community transmission and Queensland is entering a new wave.

While the traffic light is amber, we recommend you wear a mask:
👉 in healthcare settings
👉 indoors, if you can’t socially distance
👉 on public transport
👉 if you are older or medically at risk
👉 if you’re around people who are vulnerable to COVID-19.

Stay home if you’re sick, maintain good hygiene and keep up-to-date with your vaccinations.

Take a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) if you get COVID-19 symptoms – or every two days, if someone in your household has COVID-19.

If you get COVID-19:
👉 register your RAT result
👉 stay home until you’re well again
👉 wear a mask for 7 days after your test
👉 avoid visiting hospitals, aged care or disability care for 7 days after your test, unless you are receiving care
👉 ask household members to closely monitor symptoms.

You should always wear a mask if required by a healthcare provider, venue, or household.

For more information about Queensland's traffic light system visit: www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/health-advice/traffic-light-advice