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NSW Health SMS alerts 16/1/2022

January 16, 2022

NSW Health Alert systems are changing for close contacts AND Positive cases

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/stay-safe/case-locations/exposure-sites

Please note if you test PCR positive or self report PLEASE following the links as you will then access the level of care you may require and assist your access to to Health Pathways

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/stay-safe/testing/register-positive-rat-test-result

Our local area health service has developed pathways to support you at home for the duration of you illness – it is particuarly valuable for those with health risks due to other issues they my have- remember you may feel OK initially but you can suddenly get unwell day 5 to 10

https://www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/our-services/covid-19-services

COVID Testing

January 16, 2022

COVID Testing Update for Young Laverty Pathology due to summer heat is now Covid testing at Young Showground. Testing times have now changed to 8am – 11am Monday to Friday. IF you miss out then it may be possible to be done on Business days by appointment at 12 Cloete Street – ring first 63821212

Young Respiratory Clinic is also in operation at Boorowa Street Practice by appointment – this clinic is for symptomatic people and if needing a doctor assessment;

The practical role of self testing with Rapid Antigen testing ( RATS) is being hampered by lack of availability – please be aware they come from multiple sources and some are more senstive to detecting than others

Methods will vary from swabs throat, nose, saliva – similar concept to Home pregnancy testing

costs may well vary greatly like the great toilet paper shortage –

TGA approved kits – guide to quality

https://www.tga.gov.au/covid-19-rapid-antigen-self-tests-are-approved-australia?fbclid=IwAR03MWoZ8Pbu1fQObmgnihQHbvp4r-LJ9I3ve-fMnxFGv1v-weI6W0j_sQM

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/get-tested-for-covid-19.aspx

If you DO a self-test in NSW you are obliged to report – easiest is via the Service NSW app

Young COVID – update 16/1/2022

January 16, 2022

COVID self help available at https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/

Emergency App

November 20, 2021

Download and play with before you need it for yourself or family or friend…

CPR update November @YDMC

November 20, 2021

an unusual site in the waiting room

Thankyou to Kim from www.hilltopsfirstaid.com.au as doctors , nurse and receptionists brush up first aid and CPR training today – – Kim lives locally and is available for training for business, school – do you know where to find Heart Start Defibrillators in Young

Pfizer Vaccine now available here

September 13, 2021

COVID Vaccination at YDMC Update

there is is currently minimal waiting list for the AstraZenica vaccination so practice patients age over 60 who have not yet committed are strongly urged to book in – The AstraZenica is also available for other age groups AstraZeneca is not approved for people under 18 at this stage

YDMC would like to announce the Pfizer vaccination has now arrived and first vaccination given today – once the bulk vaccine arrives, it needs to be use with 28 days so YDMC will be keen to get all doses into willing volunteers Pfizer is recommended if you are: pregnant & 12 – 17 years of age.; People aged 12 to 15 who are in a priority group will be able book So please contact us in 2 weeks for Pfizer bookingsEligibility and vaccine type you can access can be checked