17/09/2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Glen Forrest Medical Centre will have Pfizer vaccine clinics open from Saturday 25/09/2021.
Please note: Appointments can only be booked online. Please go to the ‘make a booking’ button at the top of the page to book your appointment.
Instructions on how to book your appointment: How to book your Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment
09/07/2021
Fee Increase for 2021/2022:
We have not increased our fees since November 2019, however, with increasing overheads we advise patients that we intend to increase our fees in August 2021.
We wish to remind you that we are a private billing Practice and would appreciate payment on the day.
We don’t routinely Bulk Bill because we value our ability to provide quality service more than our Government does. Medicare is your Insurance rebate.
If you have extenuating financial circumstances please discuss these with your Doctor.
06/07/2021
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15/06/2021
We do not have any more flu clinics available this year, if you require a flu vaccination please call reception on 9298 8555 to book your appointment with the nurse.
The following are eligible for a free flu vaccine:
If you are not eligible for a free vaccine you can purchase one for $20
12/05/2021
Flu clinics are now available for our under 65 years patients.
To book online please select the appropriate Flu Clinic eg. Flu Vax under 65 Private
These clinics are currently being run on a Wednesday and we also have one on Sunday 23/05/21 (please call ph. 9298 8555 to book for Sunday’s clinic)
**Please note: If you are also having COVID-19 vaccinations you will need to leave a 14 day break between appointments.
Instructions on how to book: How to book your flu vax
Booking page: Book your appoinment
Eligibility: List of eligibility for a government funded flu vaccine
04/05/2021
Flu clinics are available for our over 65 years patients.
To book online please select Flu Clinic A or Flu Clinic B.
These clinics will be run on a Saturday and Sunday’s.
For couples please book consecutive times.
**Please note: If you are also having COVID-19 vaccinations you will need to leave a 14 day break between appointments.
Instructions on how to book: How to book your flu vax…/
Booking page: Book your appoinment
23/04/2021
The Australian Federal Government has yesterday approved the Astra Zeneca immunization from GP clinics for over 50’s from Monday May 17, 2021.
Glen Forrest Medical Centre has been administering Astra Zeneca vaccines to patients under phase 1b eligibility since Tuesday March 23, 2021.
Thus far we have given approx. 320 injections.
Starting the week of Monday June 14, 2021, we will be altering our immunisation programme to first time COVID vaccination to 50 people per week.
Administering 10 per day, these clinic times will be held from 2.30 – 4pm in our treatment room with our nursing staff as part of our ongoing provision for our clinic patients.
For eligible patients, please go to the ‘make a booking’ button at the top of the page to book your appointment.
9/04/2021
What is this side effect that everyone is talking about associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine?
There is evidence of a likely link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and an extremely rare blood clotting syndrome (thrombosis with thrombocytopenia).
The recommendation from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is that use of Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer) is preferred over AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in adults under 50 years old who have not already had a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Is the AstraZeneca vaccine safe?
Yes. The individual benefit-to-risk balance of vaccination with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine varies with age. This balance is based on factors including the increased risk of complications from COVID-19 with increasing age and the potential lower risk of this very rare, but serious, adverse event with increasing age. ATAGI has recommended the AstraZeneca vaccine remains safe to be given to people aged 50 years and over.
I have had my first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, what do I do now?
If you have had your first vaccine dose without this side effect or other serious adverse effects, you should receive your second dose as planned.
What if I am worried about side effects?
If you have recently had your first vaccine dose and are experiencing any side effects that you are worried about, please book an appointment with your doctor.
I’m booked in for my first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, what do I do?
If you are an adult aged under 50 years, you should only receive a first dose of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine where the benefit of receiving the vaccine clearly outweighs the risk in your individual circumstance. You may wish to discuss your individual benefit-to-risk balance with your doctor.
Generally, if you have not already received a first dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, then the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is preferred in adults aged under 50 years.
To see when you will become eligible to have the COVID-19 vaccination, please visit Healthdirect to check the COVID-19 vaccine national roll-out strategy.
