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25.01.2022 COVID 19 Update Update for patients March 10, 2020. As per Tasmanian Public Health -... If you think you might have COVID-19 because of recent travel or contact with a confirmed case, phone the Tasmanian Public Health Hotline, 1800 671 738. Please do not just walk into the practice. If you are infective due to this virus, you could be harming others. Thanks for your understanding.

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25.01.2022 The practice will be closed Monday 11th March for 8hrs day The practice will be closed Monday 11th March for 8hrs day

24.01.2022 COVID-19 Update March 27, 2020 From Monday, March 30 -... We will be keeping our doors locked as we want to screen every patient who comes into the practice. We can see you arrive. Please be patient. Do not come in early for your appointment. Do not bring anyone with you. Your appointment time will be kept to a minimum. If you have flu-like symptoms, or your doctor deems it necessary, reception will arrange a telehealth appointment for you, via phone at this stage. We can provide scripts, imaging referrals and medical certificates via telehealth if your doctor feels it necessary. If you turn up to the practice and you have symptoms, you will be asked to return to your car and we will call you to make a telehealth appointment. We don’t want you at risk, and we don’t want to be at risk. We know you will understand this. We will be running Fluvax clinics when the vaccines become available, and we will contact you and let you know how we will run these clinics. Please follow the Government guidelines and stay well. Many thanks.

24.01.2022 Covid 19 update for patients: March 6, 2020. If you have:... - Travelled overseas OR - Been in contact with someone who has been overseas AND - are symptomatic you are advised to call Public Health on 1800 671 738 and you will be told what to do. Please do not turn up to the practice, please let reception staff know when you call that these are your circumstances. Thankyou for your understanding and help in keeping us all safe. See more

21.01.2022 Novel Coronavirus (COVID19) UPDATED MARCH 3, 2020. Patients please note:... In response to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus originating in China and the reported cases outside of China, as part of our procedures, the staff at First Point Healthcare may ask you the nature of your visit to the GP. Please don't take offense at this, this is for the protection of everyone. If you have travelled to (including transit through) mainland China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea or Thailand OR had close or casual contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the 14 days before symptom onset and now feel unwell, please mention this when calling to make an appointment to see your doctor and you will be given further instructions. Kindly do not just walk in the door, you could be infecting other vulnerable people. More information released from the Department of Public Health Tas can be found on display in the practice. Thanks for your co-operation on this serious matter.

20.01.2022 Easter Trading Hours Closed Good Friday 19th April and Easter Monday 22nd April Re-opening Tuesday 23rd April @ 8:00am FPHC wishes All their patients a blessed Easter

19.01.2022 If you are over 65, please call the practice to book in to a flu vax clinic. If you are eligible for a Government funded flu vaccine, we will call on you directly.

19.01.2022 First Point Covid -19 Plan Please can we ask all of our patients to adhere to the following to respect the doctors and staff and help protect yourselves: Do not turn up early, if you do please wait in your car until your appointment time.... Do not bring others with you into the practice. If you have to do this, please wait in your car until your appointment time. If you are symptomatic, please remain in your car and call us to let us know. Please use sanitiser provided or wash your hands. Please maintain physical distancing inside the practice. We already work in a high risk workplace. Please make it easier for all. Thankyou in anticipation of you co-operation.

17.01.2022 Phone lines currently down...Phone lines currently down...

16.01.2022 Flu Vaccine clinic 2020 To all patients: When we receive our Government funded flu vaccines and are ready to run a controlled vaccine clinic, we will post here and on our website. We will open the clinic to 65+ years olds first. If you have a mobile phone, we will also send you the details via sms through our Hotdocs communication system. If you have the above communication methods, please avoid calling the practice with questions about Fluvax. We will contact you when it is your turn. Many thanks in anticipation of your co-operation.

12.01.2022 Patients please note, we are having problems with our phone lines today. We are trying to rectify this promptly. Sorry for the inconvenience. Remember to use Hotdocs to make your appointment.

10.01.2022 Flu Vaccine Season 2020 Update We are inviting 65+ year olds to our car park flu clinics. Please call the practice and we will book you in. Other patients will be called upon in due course and this will be noted here. Only those booked in will be vaccinated. Clinics are only for flu vaccinations. If you have other things to discuss, please make a telehealth appointment. When you arrive, please do not exit your car. An employee will be there to give you further information. If you know of other patients who do not have Facebook, please get the message out. Many thanks.

08.01.2022 New to First Point: Patients can now make bookings through Hotdoc! Press the 'Book Now' button on our page to get started.

07.01.2022 Phone problems this morning. Please bear with us.Phone problems this morning. Please bear with us.

06.01.2022 Flu Vaccines have arrived please call 63311166 to make an appointment

03.01.2022 First Point Healthcare will be closed Thursday 25th April - ANZAC Day LEST WE FORGET

03.01.2022 Fluvax 2020 (Update April 29) Those who are eligible for the Government funded Fluvax 2020 are the following: - All children aged 6 months to less than 5 years of age - All pregnant women... - All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over 6 months of age - All adults aged 65 years and older - People medically at risk 6 months and older People not in these categories will be invoiced for the vaccine. Please see Tas Department of Health link for those medical conditions. http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au//target_influenza_immunisation_ Please call the practice for an appointment in one of our Fluvax clinics - 63311166.

01.01.2022 FPHC will be closed Monday 9th June for Queens Birthday FPHC will be closed Monday 9th June for Queens Birthday