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Health News eNewsletter – December to January 2024 Edition
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COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Clinic
COVID-19 VACCINE ONLINE BOOKING UPDATED: 25th November 2023 We are a Moderna COVID-19 Booster GP Vaccination Clinic for eligible Medicare card holders. Book your appointment online or call us on (03) 9629 1414. Medicare Card Holders * Bulk Billed * By appointment only * No walk-ins Victoria Harbour Medical Centre is an approved Moderna COVID-19

Merchant St Footpath Upgrade
Due to footpath upgrade works on Merchant St (Collins St to Bourke St) our main entrance door may not be accessible. Accessibility and impacts of works: Pedestrian, vehicle and bicycle access will be restricted for short periods (including temporary diversions). Traffic management will be in place to guide footpath, road, and bike lane users throughout
MyMedicare @ VHMC
Did you know that seeing the same GP regularly can lead to better health outcomes? Victoria Harbour Medical Centre is now registered in MyMedicare. MyMedicare is a new patient registration model. It aims to strengthen how we can provide medical care to you as your preferred primary health care delivery team. MyMedicare is voluntary and

Health News eNewsletter – October to November 2023 Edition
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COVID-19: Expanded oral treatment eligibility
UPDATED: 25/11/2023 Click here for the latest clinic news about COVID-19 and our COVIDSafe plan on our website. Key points: Be specific about the urgency of the care you need. Always call 000 in an emergency and request an ambulance. If you have mild or no symptoms you do not need to call your GP.

Fee Changes from 01 July 2023
Our fees will change from 01 July 2023. Victoria Harbour Medical Centre is a private billing medical centre. We charge a co-payment (out of pocket) fee for all services. Refer to our Patient Information section on our website for a list of our fee schedule. Our consultation and telehealth fees are charged depending on a number

Mpox vaccine now available
Updated: 28/03/2023 Victoria Harbour Medical Centre is now an approved and accredited Mpox vaccine (JYNNEOS® vaccine) provider. Appointments required. We are not a Mpox walk-in vaccination site. Mpox (monkeypox) is a viral infection that spreads through close physical contact (including sex). Anyone can get Mpox, but right now it’s largely affecting gay, bisexual or other

2023 Flu Vaccine
The 2023 Flu vaccine is now available at Victoria Harbour Medical Centre. The flu vaccine is recommended every year for everyone aged 6 months and over. Free government supplied flu vaccines under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) are now available, subject to supply. People not eligible under the NIP can purchase a private flu vaccine

s100 HIV prescribers now available @ VHMC
GPs Dr Christopher Kearney, Dr Damien Polioudakis and Dr Tim Johnston are accredited s100 HIV community prescribers. This means they are GPs authorised to prescribe highly specialised HIV medication called antiretroviral therapy (ART) and have advanced training and experience in providing care to people at risk of HIV or people living with HIV (PLHIV). They

Looking After Your Mental Health
It’s important to look after your mental health during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We recognise the feelings of anxiety and concerns many people may be experiencing during this time, especially for those in lockdown, self-isolation or quarantine. There are a number of ways to support your mental health during this period: Book a Telehealth phone

Face Masks Update
You are still required to wear a face mask when attending the medical centre Updated: 10 October 2022. As a condition of entry in to our medical centre those >8 years old must wear a face mask. Click here for updated Department of Health information about wearing face masks in Victoria. A face mask must