Current Outbreak: Whooping Cough

There is currently a local outbreak of whooping cough. It infects people of all ages, not just children. Young infants, especially newborns are at significantly higher risk for complications.

If you or your children are not immunised against whooping cough you are at significant risk and immunisation is recommended. Those attending local schools affected will have been issued with information regarding preventing further spread, those who are not immunised will be excluded from attending.

An information sheet on whooping cough can be found by clicking here.

If you have symptoms of whooping cough AND have been exposed to someone with the infection you will need to be assessed urgently.

Please inform our staff if you have reason to think you have whooping cough so that infection control precautions can be made prior to your attending the surgery.

hfp lifestyle is a purpose-made page for hfp patients detailing how to improve your lifestyle to decrease your health risks. It covers information on losing weight, exercising and eating healthily and provides more information on how to go about incorporating this into your every day life.
Click here or on the logo above for more.

 

Cervical Cancer Vaccination
Cervical cancer is now preventable, and the vaccine is available free for young women aged 12 to 26. Those still in school will be given the opportunity for immunisation there, but if you miss the first dose there or are no longer in school we can start and complete your course (3 vaccinations over 6 months). For more information click on this link: The National HPV Vaccination Program.

 

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Stanwell Park Family Practice

After 5 years of closure our Stanwell Park Branch has reopened in brand new, purpose built premises at the same, well known location of
64 Stanwell Avenue Stanwell Park
next door to Stanwell Park Public School.

Click here for location map

Dr Annette Beaufils is available by appointment
2pm to 6pm Mondays.

Medical files are fully computerised and securely linked with our Helensburgh practice to ensure complete continuity of your health information.

For appointments phone: 42941055 or 42941955

 

Intoxicating Stuff

A recent survey of patients here at hfp indicates that 50% of women and 45% of men are drinking alcohol in hazardous amounts. This is significantly more than the national average. What's safe? There is no one amount that can be said to be safe for everyone, but in general no more than 4 standard serves for men, 2 for women per day (on average each week), a maximum of 6 in any one day or 4 for women, and at least 2 days alcohol free per week. Newer guidelines are likely to suggest significantly lower quantities. The harm is in various forms both short term and longer term. Read more by clicking here .

 

Medicare Safety Net - Family Registration online click here to register