Angiofibromas are overgrowths of skin( skin lesions/growth). They are usually scattered on the nose and cheeks. Sometimes they can be present on the forehead, eyelids, and chin. They can be the same colour as the person’s natural skin colour, but can also appear as a different colour (such as pink, red or brown). In childhood,
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In 2017, there were 250,000 confirmed laboratory influenza cases – 3 times the number compared to 2016. In an attempt to avoid last year’s Flu disaster, the Government will fund 2 new flu vaccines this year for people aged 65 years or over. Fluzone High-Dose vaccine is 4 times the strength of the regular flu
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PrEP is here. HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is the regular use of HIV medication by HIV negative people at high risk of HIV infection. It is now available on the PBS and available here.
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EpiPen® is used to treat people who have a severe allergic reaction. EpiPen® is only to be used for the immediate EMERGENCY TREATMENT of a SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION (also known as ANAPHYLAXIS). Recently there has been a recent shortage of Epipens everywhere. Fortunately supply is still available – provided patient’s follow these processes to obtain
Read more →Last years flu season was one of the worst Australia has seen. One of the best ways to manage the flu is to get vaccinated. The 2018 Flu vaccine will be available by the end of March, early April. Here are some tips on how to manage the flu: Avoid sick people. Stay home if
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From the 1st of February 2018, medicines containing low-dose codeine will no longer be available from Pharmacies. You will need a script from the Doctor to access anything containing codeine. This was changed by a government regulatory body due to concerns surrounding the abuse and unsafe use by patients. The medicines that will affected include
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