Merrylands Family Practice in Merrylands, New South Wales, Australia | Family medicine practice

Merrylands Family Practice

Locality: Merrylands, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 8894 1885

Address: 189 Merrylands Rd 2160 Merrylands, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.merrylandsfamilypractice.com.au

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25.01.2022 ARE YOU USING A SPACER? With the current air quality conditions around Australia people with #asthma are relying on their reliever / puffer medication more hea...vily. It is very important that you use a #spacer with your puffer. Using a spacer allows more medicine to get into the airways where it is needed. A spacer is recommended for all ages, not just children. http://ow.ly/NCbi50xVJhR #AsthmaMedication

24.01.2022 While not everyone is eligible for this procedure, it gives us hope for future breakthroughs

22.01.2022 Flare-ups do happen, and in children they are most often caused by colds and flu. These are almost impossible to avoid. A flare-up is different to having #asthm...a symptoms. They are generally more severe and require urgent medical attention. A sign that a flare-up is looming is where your childs symptoms dont respond to reliever medications, or return quickly after a dose. Learn more about flare ups here: http://ow.ly/6pkM50ycFY5

22.01.2022 TELEHEALTH: Important changes to telehealth appointments will take effect next week. From Monday 20th July you will only be eligible to receive rebates on telehealth appointments if you have attended a physical consultation at the Practice within the last 12 months. Medicare have strengthened these arrangements in line with advice from the Australian Medical Association and RACGP to promote patients receiving continuous care from a regular GP. If you require a telehealth con...sultation and have not attended the Practice within this period, a full, private fee will apply. Exemptions apply for infants aged <12 months. For more information or to book an appointment please contact Reception or head to our website www.merrylandsfamilypractice.com.au

21.01.2022 Smoke from bushfires is affecting large parts of NSW, reducing air quality. Follow these tips to reduce exposure to bushfire smoke. Find out more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//a/Pages/bushfire-smoke.aspx

20.01.2022 Are you finding it difficult talking to your child about the coronavirus? It's normal to be feeling anxious at these times and its natural for children to p...ick up on our feelings and emotions. Children may need extra attention and reassurance and it is important we ask them how they are feeling and clarify any misunderstandings. Weve developed an online booklet for young children you can read together that explains what the coronavirus is and how we can stop it from spreading. Download it here: https://bit.ly/3aKRiPd

20.01.2022 An ode to our incredible health workers. Painted in Melbourne by Brigitte Dawson and Melissa Turner.

17.01.2022 Having trouble keeping on top of your childs vaccinations? See how the free Save The Date To Vaccinate app sends reminders straight to your phone.

15.01.2022 Reminder that we are NOT a testing clinic. Call us for advice but if you are displaying flu symptoms, have travelled anywhere overseas or been in contact with anyone who has COVID-19 do NOT enter the medical centre. You must self isolate and call reception.

15.01.2022 If youre worried about your health during the COVID-19 pandemic, try the online Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptom Checker. It will give you fast, quality health information and advice and let you know what to do next: bit.ly/396KOst

13.01.2022 COVID-19 advice for people returning from high risk countries NSW Health urges people returning from Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Singapo...re, South Korea and Thailand to be vigilant in monitoring themselves for respiratory symptoms or fever. In addition to the outbreak in mainland China, there are increasing reports of transmission of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) or the potential for outbreaks in these countries. Read the full media release: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20200228_00.aspx

11.01.2022 When out shopping, remember to keep 1.5 metres from others and stay COVID safe. Wash your hands often and use hand sanitiser when out and about. Consider onlin...e shopping, avoid crowded shopping centres, and try to shop at off-peak times. And if you can’t physically distance, it is strongly recommended you wear a face mask and minimise time spent inside shops. If unwell, please don’t go shopping. Stay home and get tested immediately. For more information: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-and-others

10.01.2022 OPEN TODAY! 9am - 5pm

10.01.2022 Confused about when to wear a face mask? We recommend you wear a face mask whenever you can’t physical distance. For example You can find out more here: www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/face-masks

10.01.2022 Even if you have very mild symptoms get tested for COVID-19. Find a COVID 19 clinic near you: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics

10.01.2022 We relocated our RPA COVID-19 testing clinic today. It is now in a bigger space where we can accommodate more people, if needed. The new clinic, which is open ...from 8am to 10pm, is located off Gloucester House Drive, Camperdown. which can be accessed via Missenden Rd just opposite Chris OBrien Lifehouse. You will see signs at the top of the driveway directing you to the clinic. As part of protecting our patients, our staff and the community, we have also made some changes to the way people and vehicles move around the hospital and campus, and we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. We also thank you for your patience today while the new clinic got up and running. Our staff are working hard to keep everyone safe and it is reassuring that the measures we have taken so far continue to help us contain the virus. See more

09.01.2022 The best way to protect yourself and your family from novel coronavirus is to practice good hygiene. Find out more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//dise/Pages/coronavirus.aspx #novelcoronavirus #coronavirus #2019nCoV

09.01.2022 Getting tested at a #COVID19 testing clinic is safe. NSW Health have procedures in place to keep everyone who comes into the clinic safe. Testing at public COVI...D-19 clinics is free and simple. Find a testing clinic near you: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectio//Pages/clinics.aspx #Multicultural resources https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//cov/Pages/multilingual.aspx https://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/pub/covid-19-coronavirus

09.01.2022 Bulk Billing Doctors will be available this Australia Day 26th January and Australia Day holiday Monday 27th January 9am - 5pm

08.01.2022 There has been a lot of discussion amongst my colleagues in general practice about the response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. I have just spoken at length ...with Kerry Chant from NSW Health about this. (Chinese subtitles are available: ) They are very clear that they are asking people to call their GP for a conversation -- not to attend in person. It is important that you have clear instructions. If you have travelled to China in the past 14 days and you have symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat or breathlessness, please avoid contact with other people. Do not go into crowded places, or take public transport. Do not go to your GP. General practices are not equipped to handle a case of this virus. If you are unwell, you can phone your GP, or your nearest emergency department or call the HealthDirect helpline on 1800 022 222 for advice. If you have suspected novel coronavirus, you will require specialized investigation, isolation and treatment in a hospital. We understand that advice will evolve as more information about the incubation period and the transmission of the virus emerges. #coronavirus #Sydney #CoronaOutbreak #update

08.01.2022 The NSW Government is strongly encouraging NSW citizens to wear a mask in high-risk settings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in NSW. Wearing a face mask... provides an additional physical barrier to protect the community and help reduce community transmission. Continue to practise physical distancing, wash your hands regularly and if you are unwell stay in and get tested. For more information about the protection that masks provide against COVID-19 visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-/health-advice-update-on-masks

07.01.2022 We ask that if you are experiencing flu symptoms, please call our practice first for advice before turning up and entering the building. Thank you.

07.01.2022 Have you been wondering whether you should wear a mask? Currently, face masks are not recommended for the general population.

07.01.2022 If you have recently been in Belmore, Caringbah, Casula, Kurnell, Merimbula, Murray Downs, Narellan, Picton, Pyrmont or Villawood, please visit www.nsw.gov.au/c...ovid-19/latest-news-and-updates to read about cases in your area. If you visited the Crossroads Hotel in Casula between 3 and 10 July or the Picton Hotel on 4, 9 or 10 July get tested immediately, even if you have no symptoms. Self-isolate and stay away from aged care facilities.

06.01.2022 If your child is sick, keep them at home. For primary school aged children, call your GP and ask about getting your child tested for COVID-19. COVID-19 sympto...ms can include fever, cough, sore/scratchy throat, shortness of breath, loss of smell or loss of taste, as well as other reported symptoms including fatigue, runny nose, muscle pain, joint pain, headache, diarrhoea, nausea/vomiting and loss of appetite. For more information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/symptoms-and-testing

05.01.2022 We are NOT a COVID-19 testing clinic. If you have an flu symptoms, have returned from overseas, or been in contact with someone with flu symptoms DO NOT enter our medical centre. Call reception first for advice on your next steps to take. You must self-isolate for 14 days if you: have returned from overseas travel (from any country) have had close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19... are unwell with symptoms If you do not isolate yourself correctly, you may put others at risk.

05.01.2022 FOR UP TO DATE INFO ON COVID-19 VISIT: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//dise/Pages/coronavirus.aspx If you have travelled to or transited through Iran in the la...st 14 days, isolate yourself from others for 14 days from the day you left Iran. Its important that you stay at home, do not attend work or public places, keep away from other people, and not attend any gatherings big or small. Even if the gathering is in a family member or friends home you should isolate yourself and not attend. Avoid close contact with anyone who has cold or flu-like symptoms: stand at least 1.5 meters apart and avoid touching each other, such as hugging or shaking hands. If you are unwell you must not attend work, public places or any gatherings, even if they are gatherings in a family member or friends home. If you develop a fever, cough, sore throat or shortness of breath (even if your symptoms are mild), seek assessment by calling ahead to your GP or healthdirect on 1800 022 222. Self-isolate and do not attend work, public places or any gatherings. For more information on self-isolation visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//hubei-contacts-and-travelle Farsi translation in comment below.

05.01.2022 Confused about when to wear a face mask? We recommend you wear a face mask whenever you cant physical distance. For example You can find out more here: www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/face-masks

05.01.2022 Stay home and get tested for COVID-19 if you have any symptoms. Find a COVID-19 clinic near you: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics

03.01.2022 A great video to show kids if they're feeling a bit nervous about getting tested.

03.01.2022 Five cases of measles acquired in Sydney Be alert for symptoms of measles as there are now five people diagnosed with measles who hadnt travelled outside Sydne...y. All five people first developed symptoms between Christmas and New Years Day and there may be other people infected with measles who havent yet seen a doctor or been tested. Read the full media release: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20200104_3.aspx

02.01.2022 WARNINGDid you know the temperature under the canopy of an enclosed pram can be up to 15 degrees hotter than outside? On hot days, keep you and your baby cool and seek shade. For more tips on keeping bub #HealthyInTheHeat visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/HealthyInTheHeat

01.01.2022 Yes we are OPEN today- 9am - 5pm

01.01.2022 Not sure how long your child should stay home from childcare, preschool or school with an infectious illness? Check out the recommended minimum periods of exclusion: https://bit.ly/2VRuzvV