Pfizer Vaccine Update

Samford Valley Medical Centre continues to be involved in the Australian Government’s Covid Vaccination program.

Despite media commentary suggesting that the Pfizer vaccine was now available at all GP clinics, the Australian Government rollout only applies to selected practices in the initial stages, with more practices, including ours, coming on board at a later date.

We do anticipate having the Pfizer vaccine available in the coming months, dependent on government allocations. We will continue to offer Astra Zeneca to eligible patients and would encourage you to make an appointment with your doctor if you have any questions about your eligibility or the most suitable vaccine for you.

Covid 19 Vaccination

Samford Valley Medical Centre is proud to be a part of the Covid Vaccine Rollout in section 1B, commencing on the 29th March 2021.

 

Our clinic has been allocated 100 doses per week in the first instance and we await further information from the government about when there will be a greater availability of the vaccine for GP clinics across Australia. We appreciate that many people will be wanting to vaccinate against Covid19, and we have the capacity to adapt to a greater number of vaccinations when the supply is increased. We appreciate your patience.

 

Currently, the Australian Government has prioritised two groups who are deemed to be at higher risk of Covid19 and they are categorized as Group 1A and Group 1B.  To check your eligibility for the vaccine please go to the Australian Government Eligibility Checker which can be found here - https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility

 

Our practice is required to confirm your eligibility for the vaccine before the first dose is given and some examples of proof of eligibility include, but are not limited to, the following:

-          Standard forms of identification (drivers’ licence, passport etc.),

-          Proof of occupation (letter from employer, work ID card),

-          Self-identification as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person,

-          Medical records/My Health Record print out of a Chronic Disease Plan or a referral from a GP or specialist,

-          Phase 1B Declaration Form

 

Please note that if you are already a patient of Samford Valley Medical Centre, your doctor will have your medical records, so you are not required to provide information about your health conditions.

If you have any concerns about having the Covid vaccine, please contact the clinic to make an appointment to discuss these with your doctor prior to your vaccination appointment.

Our online Covid vaccine booking system is set to go live from the afternoon of Thursday 25th March 2021 and we ask that you book online where possible. If you are unable to access the internet, you can call the practice when bookings open on the afternoon of March 25th and we will assist you.

We will provide more information as it becomes available, and we thank you again for your patience.

The Team at Samford Valley Medical Centre

Christmas and New Year Hours 2020

This surgery will by OPEN during the Christmas Holiday period, excluding the public holidays.

Wednesday 23rd December - Usual operating hours

Thursday 24th December - 8:30am - 4pm

Friday 25th December - CLOSED

Saturday 26th December - CLOSED

Monday 28th December - CLOSED

Tuesday 29th December - 8:30am - 4pm

Wednesday 30th December - 8:30am - 4pm

Thursday 31st December - 8:30am - 4pm

Friday 1st January - CLOSED

Saturday 2nd January - Usual hours resume

Nutritionist available

We are excited to announce we now have Alana Maxwell Nutrition + Wellbeing,  practicing from our clinic.  Alana is a Nutritionist supporting Mums, teens and children to improve health and well-being. Alana uses diet, lifestyle and nutritional supplements to improve digestive health, stress and anxiety, mood and behaviour, low energy and teen skin. If you would like support, Alana is offering all our patients $50 off the first appointment until 17 Dec 2020, conditions apply. (Use code SVMC1) Health fund rebates available. Enquiries and bookings at www.alanamaxwell.com.au. (GCert HNut, BA).