General practices, we're here to support you this Winter.
COVID-19 resources, influenza guidance and more available to support general practices and community members across south eastern Melbourne.
COVID-19
GP Respiratory Clinics
GP Respiratory Clinics (GPRCs) offer free, face-to-face assessments for patients with any mild respiratory issues.
Patients do not need a Medicare card to access these services.
COVID-19 clinical guidance
This page supports general practices to find clinical guidance information about COVID-19 prevention, treatment, and post COVID care.
Plus, find contact details for COVID positive escalation.
COVID-19 Homebound Vaccination
Know someone who is homebound but requires a COVID vaccination? Referrals are open for this in-reach service.
Do your patients have questions about COVID-19?
Two community-focused pages are available on general information about COVID-19 and related vaccines.
Guidance for aged care workers
Information for Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF) including guidance for COVID-19 outbreaks or exposures.
Influenza
Influenza resources and guides
Find tools, decision trees and recommendations for Influenza and Pneumococcal vaccinations.
Flu information for patients
The Australian Government's Department of Health has put together an overview page of frequently asked questions about influenza (flu).
Oral treatment in aged care
In 2022, Tamiflu is available in aged care. Tamiflu is a prescription-only oral antivirus medication used to prevent and treat influenza A and B.
Got a question about infection control? The Infection Prevention Control hotline can help.
This service is for general practices and pharmacies.
To access the service, call 1800 312 968 or 03 9956 1046 between 9 am – 5 pm weekdays.
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