Northpoint Medical

Appointments to receive your Free Flu Vaccination can be made buy calling the Surgery on 07 46 130 203 or making a booking online @ https://northpointmedical.com.au/

Protect your loved ones this season.

The Queensland government has announced the rollout of free flu vaccinations for 2024, in a bid to help ease pressure on the state's healthcare system.

Over 700 Queenslanders have already been hospitalised this year from influenza, with 11 dying from the disease. Influenza vaccination rates for QLD dropped massively in 2023 compared to the years prior, with just a third of residents getting the jab last year.

The free vaccinations are available to anyone over 6 months old, with Queensland Premier Steven Miles hopeful that Queenslanders will get vaccinated before the flu season begins in May.

“It’s our hope that all eligible Queenslanders, especially the vulnerable, roll up their sleeve and get vaccinated. It’s the best way to protect yourself and those around you this flu season,” he said.

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Nobody likes being sick. 🙅

With illnesses like the flu, RSV and COVID-19 going around, it's important to protect yourself. 👊

Be on the defence by following these tips:
🩹 get vaccinated for flu, and if eligible, COVID-19 – book in with your doctor or pharmacist
🧼 wash your hands regularly with soap and water
🤧 cough or sneeze into a tissue or your arm. Throw used tissues into the bin, and wash your hands after
😷 consider wearing a mask if you are vulnerable or have symptoms
🏠 stay home if you're sick.

If you’re worried about how these illnesses may affect you, talk to your doctor or call 13 HEALTH for free health advice.

ℹ️ Source
Queensland Government - Vaccination Matters. The flu (influenza)

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Covid Booster vaccinations - We are one of the few GP Practice's in Toowoomba still offering Covid Boosters vaccination's at the Surgery.

Has is been over 6 months or longer since you have had a Covid infection?

Stock of the new booster has arrive!!!!! We are now offering Patients and the general public - Pfizer Bivalent BA.4-5 Booster Vaccinations.

ATAGI recommends a 2023 COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for adults (18 + years) regardless of the number of prior doses received.

Currently, government funded free flu vaccines are available throughout the flu season for the following groups:

children from 6 months to under 12 years.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 6 months or older.
pregnant women (at any stage of pregnancy).
people aged 65 years and over.
those who are immunocompromised or have medical conditions (such as cardiac disease, chronic respiratory conditions, neurological conditions, renal disease, haematological disorders, or diabetes).

If you are not covered under one of the above listed, you are still able to have an influenza vaccination. We have vaccinations at the surgery for purchase that do not qualify under the government
program.

We are very pleased to announce we have 4 New Female Doctors that are now seeing patients from our rooms Join the practice in the last few weeks. All are currently taking on New patients.

Appointments can be made via the website www.northpointmedical.com.au or Telephone to our amazing reception team on (07)46130203.

All are

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From tomorrow (Friday 11 November), Queensland's COVID-19 traffic light system will move to AMBER. 🚦

There are currently moderate rates of COVID-19 community transmission and Queensland is entering a new wave.

While the traffic light is amber, we recommend you wear a mask:
👉 in healthcare settings
👉 indoors, if you can’t socially distance
👉 on public transport
👉 if you are older or medically at risk
👉 if you’re around people who are vulnerable to COVID-19.

Stay home if you’re sick, maintain good hygiene and keep up-to-date with your vaccinations.

Take a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) if you get COVID-19 symptoms – or every two days, if someone in your household has COVID-19.

If you get COVID-19:
👉 register your RAT result
👉 stay home until you’re well again
👉 wear a mask for 7 days after your test
👉 avoid visiting hospitals, aged care or disability care for 7 days after your test, unless you are receiving care
👉 ask household members to closely monitor symptoms.

You should always wear a mask if required by a healthcare provider, venue, or household.

For more information about Queensland's traffic light system visit: www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/health-advice/traffic-light-advice

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Part-time Receptionist Opportunities

We are seeking for a Part time Medical Receptionist to join our practice, to be a key team member working collaboratively within the practice, providing high quality customer service all patients.

The Successful Candidate must have:
-Exceptional customer service skills with previous customer service experience an advantage.
-Excellent communication skills including a professional & personable telephone manner.
-Ability to multi-task and prioritise.
Knowledge of Best Practice is an advantage.

Ability to work as part of a multifaceted team and independently.
Neat and professional presentation.

Please send resume to [email protected]

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Dr Christian Blank will now be working from Northpoint Medical.

Dr Blank will be working 4 days a week Monday to Thursday. New Patients are welcome.

Dr. Blank trained as a Specialist in Internal Medicine in Germany. He came to Australia in 2003 to work for the Royal Flying Doctors and fell in love with the bush. Since then he has worked a a rural generalist in QLD.

His interests are chronic disease management, internal medicine, medication interactions, infectious diseases and travel medicine. In addition to English/German he also speaks French and some Spanish.

Northpoint Medical is now offering 6mths to 5 years COVID-19 Vaccines for children who fit the eligible criteria. If this is your child please call 46130203 to book an appointment time.

Who is eligible?

ATAGI has recommended the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 6 months to under 5 years who are severely immunocompromised, or have disability, as well as those who have complex and/or multiple health conditions that increase their risk of severe COVID-19.

These include children with the following or similar conditions:

Severe primary or secondary immunodeficiency, including those undergoing treatment for cancer, or on immunosuppressive treatments as listed in the ATAGI advice on 3rd primary doses of COVID-19 vaccine in individuals who are severely immunocompromised;
Bone marrow or stem cell transplant, or chimeric antigen T-cell (CAR-T) therapy;
Complex congenital cardiac disease;
Structural airway anomalies or chronic lung disease;
Type 1 diabetes mellitus;
Chronic neurological or neuromuscular conditions; or
A disability that requires frequent assistance with activities of daily living, such as severe cerebral palsy or Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21).

Time is running out!!! Offer Ends 30th June 2022, or until stock lasts.

Have you an your family members had the free flu vaccination yet.

Call the Surgery on 07 46130203 we have appointments, a quick as today (so book in before you forget).

We are offering ALL Patients a FREE FLU SHOT from Now until 30th June 2022. (as Part of the Qld Health Program. )

Please call reception to book in a time.

All Queenslanders are now eligible for a free flu shot for a short period only. Please protect yourself and Family and loved ones.

From Now, all Queensland residents over 6 months of age can receive their flu shot for free, until 30 June 2022. You can make an appointment at your GP.

If you were already eligible for a free flu vaccine, it’s recommended you see your regular GP This includes:

- children aged 6 months to 5 years
- adults aged 65 and over
- pregnant women
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
- those with certain medical risk factors.

The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your community from influenza. Vaccination makes it less likely you'll suffer serious illness and need to be hospitalised.
For more information visit:

Adult immunisation Find out what extra vaccines may be required to maintain your immunity from disease.