The Jade Room
Dr Sally Lyttleton offers a revolutionary treatment creating lasting improvements for women affected by the symptoms of vaginal atrophy:
• Vaginal Itching & Burning
• Vaginal Dryness
• Loss Of Lubrication
• Vaginal Laxity
• Some Incontinence Symptoms
• Painful Sexual Intercourse
For all Queries Please Phone Dr Lyttletons Registered Nurse, Sarah on 0423 404 610
The Jade Room is now Available Weekly at Doctors on Darling.
Yellow Fever
Now Available: Yellow Fever
Yellow fever is spread by a species of mosquito common to areas of Africa and South America.
Mild cases cause fever, headache, nausea and vomiting.
Serious cases may cause fatal heart, liver and kidney conditions.
No specific treatment for the disease exists. Efforts focus on managing symptoms and limiting complications.
Vaccination is recommended before travelling to ‘risk’ countries and areas.
If you need to be vaccinated for Yellow Fever, please book your appointment with one of the following Doctors:
Dr Anne Charteris, Dr Gerald Enright or Dr Simone Kooke
Saturdays – Appointment only
Saturdays – Appointment only
On Saturdays, unfortunately we are no longer able to run walk in clinics and all patients are required to make an appointment.Please always call on the day if you can not see any available appointments online, as in many cases, the status of an appointment can change and people do cancel without enough notice showing online for other patients.
New Patients always welcome
Zostervax (Shingles Vaccine) Update
Zostervax (Shingles Vaccine) Update
Government Supply:
We are back to normal supplies with Zostervax immunisations and have attempted to contact all patients on the Zostervax waiting list. If you have been on the waiting list and may have missed our calls, please contact our friendly reception team on (02) 8068 2490 to schedule you immunisation.
Who is eligible for the Government Zostervax Immunisation?
In November 2016, The shingles vaccine, Zostavax®, was approved to be placed on the National Immunisation Program (NIP), provided free of charge to people aged 70 years, subject to vaccine supply. There will also be a five year catch-up program for people aged 71 – 79 years.
Private Supply:
Please note that we also stock private supply of Zostervax immunisations for those who are not eligible to receive a government funded vaccine. If you are interested in having the vaccine, please contact our friendly reception team on (02) 8068 2490 or book an appointment online to discuss this with your Doctor.
Note: It is recommended for patients 50 years and older who are not eligible for the government immunisation program.
What is Shingles?
Shingles is a painful rash caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus – the same virus that causes chickenpox. 1 in 3 people will develop shingles in their lifetime. As a person gets older, the risk of getting shingles and neurological complications increases.
The Renewed National Cervical Screening Program
The renewed National Cervical Screening Program
The Renewal of the National Cervical Screening Program will be implemented on 1 December 2017.
Until the renewed National Cervical Screening Program is implemented, the cervical cancer screening program will continue. It is important that people aged between 18-69 years continue to have Pap tests every two years and talk to their doctor or healthcare provider if they have any questions.
More accurate. Less often.
From 1 December 2017, cervical screening will change in Australia. The Pap test will be replaced with a new Cervical Screening Test every five years.
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. The new Cervical Screening Test is expected to protect up to 30% more women.
The test is a quick and simple procedure to check the health of your cervix. It looks and feels the same as the Pap test, but tests for the human papillomavirus (known as HPV).
Your first Cervical Screening Test is due two years after your last Pap test. After that, you will only need to have the test every five years if your results are normal.
Regular cervical screening is your best protection against cervical cancer. For further information please visit http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/internet/screening/publishing.nsf/Content/about-the-new-test
Bexsero Update
Bexsero Update
BEXSERO® supplies have returned to normal. We have contacted everyone on our waiting list. If you are interesting in commencing the BEXSERO® schedule, please contact our friendly reception team or book an appointment online to discuss this with your Doctor.
What is BEXSERO® and what is it used for?
BEXSERO® is a meningococcal group B vaccine.
BEXSERO® is given to individuals from 2 months of age and older to help protect against disease caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis group B. These bacteria can cause serious, and sometimes life-threatening, infections such as meningitis (inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord) and sepsis (blood poisoning).
The vaccine works by specifically stimulating the body’s natural defense system of the vaccinated person. This results in protection against this disease.
Who should consider having the BEXSERO® immunisation?
Based on their higher disease risk, 4CMenB is recommended for these groups:
- Infants and young children, particularly those aged <24 months
- Adolescents aged 15 to 19 years
- Children and adults with medical conditions that place them at a high risk of IMD, such as functional or anatomical asplenia or complement component disorders
- Laboratory personnel who frequently handle Neisseria meningitidis
Worldwide, the main strains that cause meningococcal disease are A, B, C, W and Y. ** Doctors on Darling also stock the ACWY vaccine
** HEALTH ALERT **
- Hepatitis A outbreak investigation in Sydney [5 September 2017]
- Renewed gastro warning following outbreaks [1 September 2017]
- Flu peak has passed but season not over yet [1 September 2017]
** HEALTH ALERT **
- Infection control breaches in a Sydney dental practice – Somaey Dental Services [21 August 2017].
- Summary page with resources and GP letter.
- Frequently Asked Questions (in multiple languages).
- Watch for meningococcal symptoms [18 August 2017]
- Fourth case of M. chimaera infection related to open-heart surgery [11 August 2017]
- Health alert: warning on viral gastroenteritis [3 August 2017]
- Protect the elderly as flu cases rise [1 August 2017]
** HEALTH ALERT **
Measles alert: NSW Health urges awareness after Sydney case [20 July 2017]