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The planning for the COVID 19 Vaccinations is still a work in progress as the Government are still working on the details.
In Narooma, as we are currently a Respiratory Clinic for COVID 19 testing, we have been approved to be a Vaccine Centre, starting with Phase 1b and will be a priority for vaccine delivery in our area when they become available. We intend to run drive through clinics in both Narooma and Bermagui to deliver the vaccines to the community and we endeavour to update everyone as soon as possible.
The annual Flu Vaccine Clinics will be run in a similar fashion, but please be aware that it is recommended that there be a 14-day gap between COVID 19 and Fluvax, and as such we will not be administering both vaccines on the same day. Follow up clinic dates will be available for both the second COVID 19 vaccination and the Fluvax. Follow up clinic dates will be available for both the second COVID 19 vaccination and the Fluvax.

Please Note: We have not started a wait list for either the COVID 19 vaccine or the Fluvax

Below you will find links with both a copy of the intended roll out schedule, as well as some FAQ’s to hopefully help in the meantime

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2021/01/australia-s-covid-19-vaccine-national-roll-out-strategy.pdf

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/covid-19-vaccination

https://www.ncirs.org.au/covid-19-covid-19-vaccines-frequently-asked-questions

For all the latest information and guidelines for people who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 please click the following link

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/pages/release-from-isolation.aspx

In the interest of our patients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Lighthouse Surgery requests that patients only contact the surgery by phone on 4476 2999 for appointments. This applies to all attendances, including the emergency clinic. Please do not attend the surgery without phoning beforehand

If you believe that you may have COVID-19, have been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 or you are having respiratory symptoms please contact the surgery by phone for advice. Information on self-isolation and other community precautions can be found at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au

After hours health advice is available from HealthDirect on 1800 022 222

The National Coronavirus Health Information Line is 1800 020 080
For credible updates and information we recommend http://www.health.nsw.gov.au

From the 1st of July 2018, The National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule have implemented changes to the Childhood Immunisation Schedule to improve protection against meningococcal, pneumococcal and haemophilus influenzae type B diseases. The changes include:

• At 12 months of age, children will receive a meningococcal ACWY vaccine (replacing meningococcal C vaccination);
• At 18 months of age, children will receive the booster Hib vaccine dose, protecting against haemophilus influenzae type B (previously given as a combined vaccine with meningococcal C at 12 months)
• At 2,4 and 12 months of age, children will receive a pneumococcal vaccine (instead of at 2, 4 and 6 months)

In addition, maternal pertussis (dTpa) vaccination for pregnant women has been listed on the NIP to guarantee its ongoing access and availability.

For further information and resources

The resources are available for download or order online though the Department of Health website: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/default.aspx

Australian Technical Advisory Group Information for Immunisation Providers: https://beta.health.gov.au/resources?f%5B0%5D=field%20audience%3A446

NSW Health Immunisation Schedule Changes FAQ’s: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Pages/schedule-changes.aspx

Or ring the Lighthouse Surgery on 02 44762999 and talk to one of our nurses!