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Chances are, you are already aware that consuming too much sugar isn’t good for you. Even savoury foods, like bread and protein bars, can contain sugar. To complicate it further, added sugars can be difficult to spot on nutrition labels since they can be listed under a number of different names – such as sucrose,…

Until 30 June 2022, Queenslanders aged six to 64 are eligible to receive a free influenza vaccine from their GP or pharmacy. It comes as the State faces a severe outbreak of influenza A, with around 8,000 cases reported in the first half of 2022. Getting vaccinated against the flu is the best way to…

Just because you look or feel well, it doesn’t mean you are in perfect health. Screening programs are designed for people without any signs or symptoms. So even if you feel healthy, it’s wise to keep up to date with your appointments. Following our guide can help you stay on top of your health, through…

Comirnaty (Pfizer) is approved for use in people aged 12 years and over. The TGA provisionally approved it for use in Australia on 25 January 2021 (for 16 years and over) and 22 July 2021 (for 12 years and over). If you live in or near Alexandra Hills and would like to organise an appointment to get your…

Did you know that there are 13 strains or serogroups of meningococcal bacteria? Thankfully, it is a vaccine-preventable disease. You can be immunised against strains A, C, W and Y. What is meningococcal disease and am I at risk? Meningococcal disease is an infection caused by meningococcal bacteria (Neisseria meningitides). It is life-threatening but uncommon. About…

If you are involved in physical activities – even low-impact pursuits like gardening and walking, there’s a chance that you will experience an injury at some stage. When you get hurt, knowing what to do next can be confusing. The most important thing is to make sure that the injury is diagnosed correctly by a…

Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer before the age of 70. The sooner a skin cancer is identified and treated, the better your chance of avoiding surgery or, in the case of a serious melanoma or other skin cancer, potential disfigurement or even death. It is a good…

Bulk billing is when your doctor sends your bill directly to Medicare, making the service free for you. The name comes from the practice of sending multiple patients’ accounts to Medicare at the same time, hence ‘bulk’. From children’s medicine to complex medical problems, bulk billing GPs can help you and your family with almost…