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The Bermagui Medical Centre welcomes Dr Trevor Fernihough to our team

 

Emergency Clinic

Every weekday From 10:30am to 12noon. No appointment required. For emergencies only

Visit Bermagui Medical Centre

Our aim is to provide the best holistic and patient centred health care on the south coast. Team work and supporting each other are our strengths.

Our focus is very much centred on preventative health care, however, as we do not have access to a hospital in Bermagui, our team are used to dealing with all types of acute situations and often become the first port of call for our patients in an emergency.

Call us on 02 6493 4903 to make an appointment.

Patient Support

We encourage patients to participate in decisions about their health care. Our GPs value patient input in providing care based on individual needs. We offer interpreter services, patient transport, tax & medical subsidies.

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Our Services

  • Mental health plan and consultations
  • Chronic disease management
  • Diabetes annual cycle of care
  • Indigenous health services
  • Local children’s immunisations
  • Local children’s birthday medicals
  • Palliative care

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Surgery Hours

Monday to Friday
9:00am – 5:00pm

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Latest news

Here’s the latest medical alerts and tips for general well being below.

Jul 02
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National Immunisation Program Schedule changes

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From the 1st of July 2018, The National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule have implemented changes to the Childhood Immunisation Schedule to improve protection against meningococcal, pneumococcal and haemophilus influenzae type B diseases. The changes include:

  • At 12 months of age, children will receive a meningococcal ACWY vaccine (replacing meningococcal C vaccination);
  • At 18 months of age, children will receive the booster Hib vaccine dose, protecting against haemophilus influenzae type B (previously given as a combined vaccine with meningococcal C at 12 months)
  • At 2,4 and 12 months of age, children will receive a pneumococcal vaccine (instead of at 2, 4 and 6 months)

In addition, maternal pertussis (dTpa) vaccination for pregnant women has been listed on the NIP to guarantee its ongoing access and availability.

For further information and resources

The resources are available for download or order online though the Department of Health website: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/default.aspx

Australian Technical Advisory Group Information for Immunisation Providers: https://beta.health.gov.au/resources?f%5B0%5D=field%20audience%3A446

NSW Health Immunisation Schedule Changes FAQ’s: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/schedule-changes.aspx

Or ring the Bermagui Medical Centre on 02 64934903 and talk to one of our nurses!

Jun 09
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Have you registered for “My Health Record” (eHealth)

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My Health Record is a secure online summary of your health information. You can control what goes into it, and who is allowed to access it. You can choose to share your health information with your doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers.

Ask our friendly staff to find out more information.

To register click the link below,

https://myhealthrecord.gov.au/internet/mhr/publishing.nsf/Content/home

Mar 28
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2018 Influenza vaccination

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Government funded vaccinations are available for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children aged 6 months to <5 years
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons aged ≥15 years
All persons aged ≥65 years
All children aged over 6 months or under 5 years, including a second dose if indicated.
Pregnant women (during any stage of pregnancy).

Patients who are not eligible for the government funded vaccination are able to purchase the vaccine for $15.

Please call 6493 4903 for further information.

Mar 22
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Shingles immunisation

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Shingles (Herpes-zoster) is a painful blistering rash caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster (chickenpox) virus. The shingles rash occurs when the dormant chickenpox virus is reactivated in the nerve tissue, causing inflammation of the nerves

Once you have had chickenpox, the virus can stay in your nervous system for many years and can become active again and give you shingles. Shingles can spread through direct contact with an uncovered rash. 1 in 3 people will develop shingles in their lifetime. As a person gets older, the risk of getting shingles increases.

The shingles vaccine is provided free for people aged 70 years under the National Immunisation Program. There is also a five year catch-up program for people aged 71 – 79 years until 31 October 2021. If you are eligible and would like to receive a free shingles vaccine, please call and book an appointment with our Practice Nurses. Please be aware that this vaccine is not safe for people who have a compromised immune system.

If you are not eligible to receive the free vaccine, you are able to purchase the vaccine on prescription – a doctor appointment is required.

For more information on the shingles vaccine:

http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/publishing.nsf/Content/immunise-herpes-zoster

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/adult_vaccination.aspx#shingles

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