Common Meningococcal Disease Symptoms And Treatment Options
Although the national incidence of meningococcal disease in Australia has decreased since the introduction of the meningococcal C (MenC) vaccine to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) in 2003, since 2014, notifications of invasive meningococcal disease have actually increased, with numbers during 2017 the highest they’ve been since 2006. Meningococcal disease is deadly – it is…
When Should You Have A Health Check?
We all lead busy lives, however scheduling regular medical check-ups are an important part of not only staying healthy, but also enabling your doctor to pick up the early warning signs of illnesses and disease.As part of your regular health assessment, your doctor should talk to you about your lifestyle, your medical history, and your…
New SMS System For Patient Reminders And Recalls
Don’t Wait Until Business Hours To Book Your Next Appointment!Here at the Algester Medical Centre and the Acacia Ridge Family Practice we understand your time is precious, so the process of booking a suitable appointment time with your GP should be as streamlined and convenient as possible. That’s why we’re introducing a new fully integrated…
Dealing With A Summer Cold | Symptoms & Remedies
Your nose is running like a tap, you’ve got a fever and you can’t stop sneezing … you’ve got one of those dreaded summer colds. But hold on … it’s summer! The reality is, colds don’t just happen in winter, and having a cold in summer is particularly inconvenient because it interferes with wonderful activities…
5 Symptoms Of Diabetes In Adults
Around 1.7 million Australians have diabetes, and it is estimated that up to 500,000 of those have undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes. The majority of people don’t know they have the condition because often symptoms on their own seem more like annoyances rather than signs of a potentially dangerous condition. Because Type 2 diabetes is commonly…
Why You Need A Full Body Skin Exam Today!
Summer is on its way! Those words are music to the ears of many Australians. For most people, there is nothing better than hitting the beach for a BBQ and soaking up some rays. After all, sunny days are a big part of our culture. But they have a dark side too: skin cancer. Did…