COVID 19 Vaccinations
Fifth dose COVID19 boosters are available at Beaumaris Medical Centre from February 2023. These vaccines are available to people 18 years and older who have not had a COVID infection or booster within the past 6 months.
https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility
Booking online is the easiest and most efficient way to book. Book Now.
COVID19 TESTING
COVID19 PCR testing is no longer available at our clinic. Free RAT tests are available for collection from the Beaumaris Library, located at 96 Reserve Road, Beaumaris.
Even if your test is negative, you should isolate at home until you are symptom-free.
If your test is positive, please remember to register your test online https://dhvicgovau.powerappsportals.com/rapid-antigen-test/
TO HELP KEEP OUR STAFF, PATIENTS AND COMMUNITY SAFE, PLEASE…
Please notify us when booking & when arriving if you have fever, sore throat, runny nose, cough or any other symptoms of COVID19. It is best to book a telehealth appointment. If you need to come in, please wait in your car. We can see you in our purpose installed rear portable building in appropriate PPE. This keeps our staff and our patients as safe as possible.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO:
Stay home if you have any symptoms of cold or flu (fever, sore throat, runny nose, cough, headache, etc)
Wash your hands frequently with soap & water
Practice social distancing when you can, and wear a mask when you can’t
Look after yourself by taking a proactive approach to your general health and wellbeing
Telehealth appointments are available now. These appointment are billed privately and attract a Medicare rebate where patients have been seen in-clinic within the past 12 months. For information on our fees, please click here.
If you are very unwell or are having breathing difficulties, you should go to the hospital emergency department. You should phone ahead so they can prepare for your arrival.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
Visit the Australian Government Department of Health coronavirus page on https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Public information site regarding COVID-19 - https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-public-coronavirus-disease-covid-19
Call the Victorian Public Health Information Line on 1300 651 160
World Health Organisation: How to handrub? With alcohol-based formulation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnSjFr6J9HI
World Health Organisation: How to handwash? With soap and water
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PmVJQUCm4E
