COVID-19

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS

Bribie Island Medical Centre is now currently offering COVID-19 vaccinations.

What is a coronavirus and covid-19?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses known to cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

How is this coronavirus spread?

• COVID-19 is most likely to spread from person-to-person through:

• Close contact with a person while they are infectious or in the 24 hours before their symptoms appeared.

• Close contact with a person with a confirmed infection who coughs or sneezes.

• Touching objects or surfaces (such as door handles or tables) contaminated from a cough or sneeze from a person with a confirmed infection, and then touching your mouth or face.

WHat are the symptoms of covid-19

The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to other colds and flus and include:

• fever

• sore throat

• cough

• tiredness

• difficulty breathing.

• While corona-virus is of concern, it is important to remember that most people displaying these symptoms are likely suffering with a cold or other respiratory illness – not corona-virus.

consultations: we’re here to help

Bribie Island Medical Centre is offering telephone appointments where it is safe and clinically appropriate to do so. We are also still offering face-to-face consultations as per usual. Telephone appointments will be processed in line with our regular Billing Policy.

Criteria for a telehealth consultation are as follows:

• You must have a valid Medicare card

• You must have seen one of our GP’s in the past 12 months

• Book a telephone appointment online or via Reception

Please be aware, you will still need to attend the clinic and/or pay for some services.