Skin checks available. Phone for an appointment

COVID-19

Anti-viral medications are available on prescription,
and (if needed) should be taken as soon as possible after testing positive for Covid-19.These can prevent severe illness and are available to anyone aged over 70; and anyone under 70 with risk factors.You will need a phone appointment with your GP to get the prescription.

If you are ill with Covid, you may need the Covid@home package. Enroll online or phone  1800 973 363. The COVID@homeplus service provides remote healthcare in the home for vulnerable patients with COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses such as Influenza (flu) or flu-like illness.
 

COVID-19 SYMPTOMS:

Sore throat, hoarse throat, cough, headache, runny nose, blocked nose, muscle aches, tiredness,new loss of taste or smell, fever or chills, ear ache, nausea, diarrhoea, rash, covid toes.

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SERIOUS SYMPTOMS

difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
chest pain or pressure

difficulty speaking or moving, confusion

difficulty staying awake.

Covid symptoms can persist for many months after the initial infection. This 'Long Covid' can affect up to 10% of infected people.
Telephone appointments are available with your doctor as needed.
 

The Launceston Respiratory Clinic  can assist with chest colds, influenza, pneumonia and COVID-19.

ph 6310 8310  237 Wellington Street