ANNOUNCEMENTS

COVID-19 UPDATE

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

We are pleased to be offering 50 vaccinations per week using the Astra-Zeneca (AZ) vaccine.

If you are eligible under Phase 1B of the roll-out, please contact the practice to book your appointment.

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Click here to check your eligibility. For more information about Tasmania's response to COVID-19, click here.

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We appreciate your patience as we begin the long process of providing COVID-19 protection to the community.
We will keep you informed as we receive further information.

INFLUENZA VACCINE

2021 INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

You can now book in to receive your annual flu shot. Please contact the practice to book your appointment.

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Note that you should allow a minimum of 14 days between receiving your influenza vaccine and either dose of your COVID-19 vaccination. 

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COVID-19 SYMPTOMS

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If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, please do not enter LFHC premises. If you feel unwell on the day of your appointment, please phone us to discuss your booking with the doctor.
 

MORE COMMON SYMPTOMS:

• fever

• dry cough

• tiredness
   

LESS COMMON SYMPTOMS:

• aches and pains

• sore throat

• diarrhoea

• conjunctivitis

• headache

• loss of taste or smell

• skin rash

• discolouration of fingers or toes

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If you experience any of the following serious symptoms, please call 000 and request ambulance assistance:

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SERIOUS SYMPTOMS

• difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

• chest pain or pressure

• difficulty speaking or moving

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VISITING LFHC

PHYSICAL DISTANCING

During your visit to LFHC, please ensure you are mindful of physical distancing policies. Maintain 1.6m space between yourself and others, and do not touch others if it can be avoided (no handshakes or hugs).

Please attend alone if possible.

OPENING HOURS

As we navigate the ongoing pandemic, it is not always possible to maintain regular hours of availability.

​Our opening hours may vary at times, as staff can become

unavailable at short notice.

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We apologize for the inconvenience this will cause. Thankyou for your patience and understanding as we navigate this situation together.

OUR CLINICAL TEAM

Lindy Gausden
RN

Helen Denney

Pharmacist

Dr Andrey Yuvchenko

Dr Meredith Webb

Dr Gerald Vanderslink

Dr Aamir Mahmood