by Paula Bishop | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Following the move to Level 1, here is an update on how we will operate here at Auckland Family Medical Centre. We will basically be returning to normal, with a few variations: We are discouraging the collection of scripts from our premises. Our preferred method is to...
by Paula Bishop | Sep 8, 2019 | Uncategorized |
IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE MEASLES OR HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH A CONFIRMED CASE OF MEASLES, PLEASE CALL US FIRST BEFORE COMING IN. WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR A CONSULTATION, PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR AND COMMUNICATE WITH US BY PHONE UNTIL A DOCTOR OR NURSE CALLS YOU IN. IF YOU ARE...
by Paula Bishop | Aug 8, 2019 | Uncategorized |
We’re researching an investigational flu medication The DIAMOND Study is researching an investigational medication for people with influenza A (the flu). Doctors would like to see if adding it to the standard care for flu can affect how quickly participants...
by Paula Bishop | Mar 3, 2019 | Uncategorized |
In NZ, approximately: 50% of meningitis is caused by Menz B strain 50% by Menz A, C, W and Y strain Menz W causes more deaths than Menz B. For Menz W the high risk groups are those who are: <5 years of age 13-19 years of age Living in overcrowded houses Living in...
by Paula Bishop | Mar 3, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) has been notified of a case of measles and is asking people who may have come in contact with that person to watch out for symptoms. Measles is a serious illness. One in 10 people with measles need hospital treatment and...
by Paula Bishop | Dec 15, 2018 | Uncategorized |
With daylight saving and the beginning of the barbecue season fast approaching, the following 4 Cs are important for food safety: CLEAN: Good hand hygiene is important. Also, wash knives and utensils between preparing raw and cooked food. COOK: Defrost frozen...
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