Specialist Primary Care Services | Maroubra

COVID-19 INFORMATION INCLUDING VACCINATIONS

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COVID-19 vaccinations at gpmaroubra
Important Information - symptomatic and covid-19 positive patients
Masks
Helpful Resources
Further Information

COVID-19 Vaccinations at gpmaroubra

gpmaroubra is pleased to advise that we are an approved vaccination provider for COVID-19 vaccines. We are happy to help provide COVID-19 immunisation for our local area and wider community.
We are currently only offering booster vaccines, you must be over the age of 12 and have completed a primary course of COVID-19 vaccine.
If you do not meet the criteria of being over the age of 12 years, and eligible for a booster vaccine, you can find an appropriate provider using the link below.

www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services

BOOKING YOUR APPOINTMENT:
COVID-19 vaccinations are voluntary and free.
Due to extremely high demand and only limited vaccine stock currently available, please be mindful that it may take some time for you to get an appointment. Our staff are doing everything they can to assist as many people as possible however we do ask for patience during this time.

ONLINE BOOKINGS AVAILABLE.

We kindly ask that you use our online booking platform HotDoc to make this booking as this will ensure eligibility and will also have the consent form that you are required to complete prior to your appointment.
Alternatively, you can print out the consent form below and complete this manually prior to your appointment.

PREPARING FOR YOUR VACCINATION:
Before your vaccination appointment, you should make sure your details are up to date with Medicare.
If you don’t have your account set up, you can:

enrol in Medicare, if you’re not already enrolled.
set up your Medicare online account if you’re enrolled in Medicare, but don’t have Medicare linked to myGov.
My Health Record Opt-In - click on this link to login to your myGov account to ensure you have opted in for your health recorded to be electronically uploaded prior to attending for your vaccination.

Non-Medicare eligible patients can be vaccinated at a state-based vaccine delivery site or a General Practitioner-led Respiratory Clinic (or other clinic as advised by the Department of Health if these facilities are not available). They will not be charged at these clinics.
If you are not eligible for Medicare, please contact the National Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 020 080 to find out the nearest location that can provide this service for you.

You can also read this patient factsheet developed by the Australian Government Department of Health:
Preparing for your COVID vaccination

Please do not come to your vaccination appointment:
• if you are feeling unwell with fever, cough, runny nose or other symptoms that could be from COVID-19
• if you are waiting for COVID-19 test results, or have tested positive for COVID-19
• if you are a close contact of someone with COVID-19, or
• if you are in quarantine.

If you have had another vaccine, for example the influenza vaccination, in the 14 days before your COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Please let us know as we may need to reschedule your appointment.

To keep you and our community safe, before and after vaccination, it is important that you continue to:
• Stay 1.5 metres away from other people and avoid handshakes and contact with people outside your household.
• Stay home if you feel unwell and get tested for COVID-19. You must stay at home until your results come back.
• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use hand sanitiser.
• Always cough or sneeze into your arm or a tissue and put the tissue in the bin straight away.
• Download the COVIDSafe app to help health officials let you know if you have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19.
To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines, visit health.gov.au

Patient resources and FAQs:
Consent form for COVID-19 vaccination
When will I get my vaccine?
Why should I get vaccinated for COVID-19?
Which COVID-19 vaccine will I receive?
After your COVID vaccination

Important Information - symptomatic patients

At gpmaroubra, your safety is our priority. All appropriate measures have been implemented by the practice in accordance with the Department of Health and the Public Health Unit guidelines.

IF YOU HAVE:

Any cold or flu like symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, shortness of breath or nausea
Been in contact with anyone who has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 14 days
Travelled to VIC or any other listed hotspot within NSW in the last 14 days

OR:

If you are a healthcare or aged care worker with direct patient care

AND:

You require medical attention, please do not come into the practice, and phone our reception staff who will be able to assist you

IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SEVERE SYMPTOMS, PLEASE PHONE 000 FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE.

Important information - COVID-19 positive patients

Please follow the below link for helpful information for patients that have been diagnosed with covid-19:
If you are a regular patient who is vulnerable/at risk who may be eligible for COVID-19 antiviral treatment, please call the practice on 02 9311 9311

Managing covid at home -
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/managing-covid-at-home.aspx
Advice for confirmed cases -
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/advice-for-confirmed.aspx
https://www.gps-can.com.au/covid19-blog/i-have-covid-the-infection-now-what
Recovery -
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/recovery.aspx

Mask wearing

We are asking that any patients who have cold, flu or any other respiratory symptoms to please wear a mask when attending the practice. If you do not have access to a mask, one can be provided to you at reception upon your arrival.