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if you see a nurse or doctor please ask for a vaccination from now when you are attending – the manager is now arranging Flu Clinic dates to start in a few weeks – please ring after ANZAC day to book in – Consider COVID vaccination booster at same time if it is more than 12 months since your last COVID vaccination

Vaccination brands 2026

Fluad -injection for ages 65 and above

Vaxigrip injection for ages 6 month- 64 year olds

And … NEW NO INJECTION option – FluMist the new intra nasal – for 2-under 4 year olds – this is a live vaccine – please discuss what this means with the nurse or doctor ; it is given as a nasal spray, not by injection. One dose (0.2 mL) consists of 2 sprays: one spray – about half dose – into each nostril. 

Influenza vaccines – frequently asked questions (FAQs) | NCIRS – look for section in FAQ titled Intranasal influenza vaccine

https://ncirs.org.au/influenza/influenza-vaccines-frequently-asked-questions-faqs

But please note : Flu Mist vaccine contains gelatine which is derived from pork products, see below , especially our Muslim and other religious communities and vegans

An electronic prescription is a digital version of a paper prescription. It is a safe and convenient alternative that Australians can choose when they next need a prescription from their healthcare provider.

Instead of receiving a paper copy, consumers can receive an electronic prescription as a text message or email, or have it securely stored in their Active Script List. The Active Script List allows people to keep all their electronic prescriptions in one place, making it easier to manage medicines and share prescriptions with their chosen pharmacy.

Consumers can also manage their electronic prescriptions using the 1800MEDICARE app. This free mobile app allows people to easily view and manage their electronic prescription tokens, access their Active Script List and view important Medicare information.

For more information about electronic prescriptions, the Active Script List and the 1800MEDICARE app, visit https://www.digitalhealth.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/electronic-prescriptions or https://mphn.org.au/digital-healthehealth

on the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network website. https://mphn.org.au/

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talk to receptionists = can be given at special Influenza clinics by GP, book with Registered Nurse or your doctor at next consider

Consider at COVID needle at same time ( recommended every 12 months )

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The Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS), provides financial assistance towards travel and accommodation costs when you need to travel more than 100km one way or 200km within a week for specialised medical treatment that is not available locallyYou can claim a financial subsidy towards the following if you are eligible:

see NSW Website for details

Applying online is the easiest and fastest way to make a claim, approved claims will be paid straight into your bank account. https://www.iptaas.health.nsw.gov.au/for-patients/forms

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We are currently experiencing issues with our online system via our webpage. We suggest downloading our app, AMS Connect (see links below), to make and monitor appointments.

Our Clinic has a new booking system which you can access via our website (www.ydmc.com.au) or alternately select the Sign-up Button above and you can book directly as of 16/6/2025

You can also choose to Download and Register for the AMS Connect mobile app via the App or Google Play Stores.

iPhone – https://apps.apple.com/au/app/ams-connect/id1287845236

Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…

Existing Patients can complete a once off registration.

You will receive a once-off SMS code, enter it and tap Verify.

You can then Make and Manage bookings for you and your and dependants.

At this time online appointments will be limited while being developed – please contact reception as usual if no availabilty for your G.P. listed or other G.Ps currently not using the online system at this point in time.

Improving palliative care services for people with an intellectual disability | 3DN

https://www.3dn.unsw.edu.au/projects/improving-palliative-care-services-people-intellectual-disability

are free resources to help you give quality palliative care to people with an intellectual disability:

•              Tailored model of palliative care for people with intellectual disability.

•              Toolkit for health professionals.

•              Toolkit for people with intellectual disability and supporters.

•              Easy Read story to help people with intellectual disability understand what good palliative care is. 

These resources have been developed by the Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, University of New South Wales Medicine. The resources are part of the Improving Palliative Care Services for People with an Intellectual Disability Project. 

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To help with early diagnosis and treatment of haemochromatosis, the Australian Government is supporting Haemochromatosis Australia to create a new, nationwide, cloud-based patient registry. 

The registry will collect health data from patients across the country. This data will help: 

• develop new treatments for haemochromatosis 
• understand its role in chronic conditions like liver disease, arthritis, diabetes, heart issues, and brain health. 

How you can help 

The registry was launched on 14 August 2024, and is open for registration. https://registry.haemochromatosis.org.au/   For more information about haemochromatosis, visit www.ha.org.au or call 1300 019 028. Be part of this project and help improve the future of haemochromatosis treatment and research!