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25/06/2025

Can you catch the flu from the flu vaccine? 🤔

This is one of the most persistent myths surrounding the influenza vaccine.

Let's separate fact from fiction!

❌ Influenza vaccine CANNOT give you the flu.

✅ You SHOULD have the flu vaccine annually for the best protection.

❌ Influenza is more serious and caused by different viruses than the common cold.

✅ The vaccine is very effective at reducing your chance of contracting Influenza.

✅ Children CAN safely have the flu vaccine from six months.

Do you have a question about Influenza or the vaccine?

Phone the surgery to book in your flu vaccine or have a chat today ➡️ 8557 5876
https://therowleyroadclinic.com/contact/

21/06/2025

Today is Global Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day, marked every year to help raise awareness about Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

MND is a term used to describe a group of diseases that affect nerve cells called 'motor neurons'.

Motor neurons carry messages from the brain to the muscles via the spinal cord. These messages allow us to make movements like walking, swallowing, talking and breathing.

In motor neurone disease, the nerves become damaged and start to die. When this happens, muscles start to weaken and waste away.

Currently, there is no cure for MND and it is life-limiting.

The speed at which MND progresses varies for each person. The average life expectancy is two to three years from diagnosis.

Every day in Australia, two people are diagnosed with MND. Around 2,688 Australians are thought to be living with MND at any one time.

Find more resources on MND in Australia ⬇️
https://www.mndaustralia.org.au

09/06/2025

Every year in June, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood celebrates the over half a million donors who make a difference through their generous life-saving blood donations.

Just one blood donation can save up to three lives. Australia needs over 1.7 million donations every year to meet demand!

Interested in becoming a life-saving blood donor? 🩸

Check your eligibility to donate or find out other ways to help ⬇️
https://www.lifeblood.com.au/national-blood-donor-week

04/06/2025

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Bowel cancer is preventable and treatable. 99% of cases can be treated successfully when detected early!

Symptoms of bowel cancer can include:
🔹 Blood in your poo or re**al bleeding
🔹 A recent, persistent change in bowel habit
🔹 A change in shape or appearance of your poo
🔹 A feeling of fullness or bloating in the bowel or re**um
🔹 Tiredness, weakness or weight loss
🔹 A feeling that the bowel has not emptied completely after going to the toilet
🔹 Pain or a lump in the a**s or re**um
🔹 Abdominal pain or swelling

During the early stages of bowel cancer, people may have no symptoms, which is why screening is so important.

To learn more about symptoms, visit: https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/bowel-cancer/symptoms/

Contact our team to arrange a consult with one of our doctors.
Book a consult online ➡️ https://buff.ly/3YyHJ1F
Call our Clinic 📞 8557 5876

26/05/2025

Do you know how often routine prostate health checks should be performed?

If you are 50–69 with no family history of prostate cancer, it is recommended that you have a PSA blood test every two years.

If you have a family history of prostate cancer, discuss earlier testing with your doctor. They may advise you to have a PSA blood test every two years starting from age 40–45. This will depend on how strong your family history is.

If you have concerns, please book a consult with our team ⬇️
🌐 Book online - https://buff.ly/3YyHJ1F
📞 8557 5876

More resources ⬇️
https://australianprostatecancer.org.au

21/05/2025

Let's talk about thyroid heath.

Over one million Australians are living with an undiagnosed thyroid disorder.

Women are 10 times more likely than men to be diagnosed with some form of thyroid disorder.

May is Australian Thyroid Foundation thyroid awareness month.

The main causes of thyroid disorders in Australia include ⬇️
~ Iodine deficiency
~ Autoimmune disease

Other causes can include viral and bacterial inflammation causing thyroiditis, familial disorders (inherited genetic disorder), nodules which have formed on the thyroid gland and tumours on the thyroid gland.

Untreated or poorly controlled thyroid disorders can lead to various health complications.

Be thyroid aware and get tested:
🌐 Book online - https://buff.ly/3YyHJ1F
📞 8557 5876

More resources ⬇️
https://thyroidfoundation.org.au

12/05/2025

Influenza vaccination is recommended every year for anyone six months of age and over, to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with the flu.

As strains of the flu virus can change from year to year, receiving an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself.

The best time to vaccinate is autumn, but flu vaccines can be given at any time during the flu season. It usually takes up to two weeks for the flu vaccine to provide protection.

Phone the surgery to book in your flu vaccine today ➡️ 8557 5876
https://therowleyroadclinic.com/contact/

05/05/2025

Today is World Asthma Day, an annual event organised to improve asthma awareness.

What triggers asthma?

Asthma can be triggered by your environment or lifestyle. Cold and flu viruses, smoke, exercise or allergies to pollen or dust mites are all common types of triggers.

Some triggers are avoidable (like cigarette smoke), while others are very difficult to avoid (such as weather changes and pollen).

Knowing your asthma triggers and understanding how to avoid them can help to lower your chance of having asthma symptoms.

Keep your asthma under control
▪️ Understand your triggers and avoid exposure where possible
▪️ Use your asthma medications as prescribed
▪️ Have a written Asthma Action Plan

It is very important to visit your doctor if your asthma is not under control.
🌐 Book online - https://buff.ly/vgvOh0y
📞 8557 5876

For more information on knowing your triggers and how to avoid them, visit:
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28/04/2025

Did you know that more than 80% of strokes can be prevented?

Many stroke risk factors are lifestyle related, so everyone has the power to reduce their risk of having a stroke.

What can you do to lower your risk of having a stroke?
▪️Be active
▪️Be a healthy weight
▪️Avoid alcohol
▪️Don't smoke
▪️Eat well

You cannot change some stroke risk factors such as age, gender and family history. But you can take action to lower your risk.

Have a health check with one of our Practitioners ⬇️
🌐 Book online - https://buff.ly/3YyHJ1F
📞 8557 5876

More resources ⬇️
https://strokefoundation.org.au/about-stroke/prevent-stroke

24/04/2025

World Immunisation Week aims to raise awareness for the importance of vaccines in reducing disease in our community.

By making sure you and your family are fully vaccinated (following the National Immunisation Program Schedule set by the Australian Government), you are looking after your family and protecting vulnerable people in our community.

Get in touch with our team ⬇️

🌐 Book online - https://buff.ly/3YyHJ1F
📞 8557 5876

16/04/2025

Our team wishes you a very happy Easter.

Our clinic will be closed over the Easter public holidays. We will reopen as normal on Tuesday, 22 April.

Book a consult online ➡️ https://buff.ly/3YyHJ1F

Need help during public holidays?
📞 Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for 24 hour health advice.
🔗 Visit their website: https://buff.ly/36VKflH

03/04/2025

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in Australia.

Women are more likely than men to have inadequate iron intakes, with one in four females not meeting their iron requirements.

So, what happens when you are iron deficient and what can you do about it?

If you suspect you are suffering from an iron deficiency, book a consult with one of our Practitioners.

🌐 Book online - https://buff.ly/3YyHJ1F
📞 8557 5876

More resources ⬇️
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/iron-deficiency

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Aldinga, SA

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 6:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+61885575876

Website

http://www.therowleyroadclinic.com/

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