Bargo Doctors

14/04/2026

🍂 Autumn is here.. and so are the bugs 🤧

🤒 Not just the sniffles - this season brings sore throats, sinus infections, lingering coughs and we are seeing a rise in early flu cases amongst the community.

⚠️ If you are feeling “off” for more than a few days, don’t ignore it.

👩🏼‍⚕️ Same day GP appointments available, book in and get back to feeling your best sooner!

09/04/2026

What a great community we live in to have access to some great programs! 🤩

🎮 YOUTH DROP IN
Hang out, make friends and have some fun at Youth Drop In! 💬✨�We’ve got games, snacks, activities and youth workers ready to chat, support and help with anything you need.
A relaxed, safe space to unwind, connect and enjoy your afternoon.
📅 Tuesdays (school term)�⏰ 2pm–5pm�📍 Tahmoor Community Centre, 6 Harper Close�Ages 12–25
Come chill, play and make new friends!

09/04/2026

😌 Looking after your health isn’t just physical, your mental wellbeing matters too 💛

✨ If you’re feeling overwhelmed or just need a moment to reset, these events are a great opportunity to slow down and reminder to take care of yourself, inside and out.

09/04/2026

💉 2026 Flu Vaccinations have arrived!

📋 We have been busy this morning contacting those already on our waitlist, please be patient with us whilst we work our way through this.

💉 Why Get the Flu Vaccine?
Influenza is more than just a bad cold. It can cause high fevers, body aches, fatigue, and serious complications, especially for:
• Adults aged 65+
• Pregnant women (at any stage of pregnancy)
• Children
• People with chronic medical conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes, heart disease)
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
💉 Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and our community. The flu vaccine is updated each year to protect against the most common circulating strains.

📞 If you wish to be placed on our waitlist please contact our friendly reception on 46842168.

09/04/2026

🚌 A great initiative for members of our community to explore some wonderful locations and connect with other members of the community! 🍃

🚌 2026 Community Bus Trips – Free!

Join us for our monthly bus trips and explore amazing locations while connecting with others in the community.
🌿 Warragamba Dam
🌄 Wollondilly Lookout
🌺 Botanic Gardens
🎨 Art Gallery NSW
🏞 Mount Keira Lookout
🏛 Shellharbour Museum and more!

Bus trip includes:
🚌 Transport from Tahmoor Community Centre (9:15am departure)
🤝 Social connection and community engagement
📍 Exciting locations
🥪 Lunch and shopping opportunities (BYO or purchase at location)

📧 ruby@communitylinks.org.au
📞 (02) 4683 2776

Limited spots available – book now and enjoy a great day out with the community 💙

08/04/2026

💭How are you really feeling?

🫶Not the automatic “I’m fine”.. The honest answer.

🫂If things have been feeling a bit overwhelming, stressful, or just not quite right, you’re not alone.

🙂Taking a moment to check in with yourself can make a difference.

👩‍⚕️If you feel like you need support, booking a mental health assessment is a good place to start.

📞Call our friendly reception team or book online.

01/04/2026

✨ Open the practice with me
☕️ Coffee first… then we save the day 🩺😉

30/03/2026

🐰 As Easter approaches, we would like to wish our patients a safe, relaxing and joyful Easter long weekend!

🐣 Please note the practice will be CLOSED for the Easter long weekend.

📞 Please contact our lovely reception team on 46842168 during business hours to schedule your appointment for before or after our well deserved break. Alternatively, appointments can be made at any time on our website: www.bargodoctors.com.au or via Health Engine.

👩🏽‍🔬 Clinical Labs will also be CLOSED during this time.

🚨 For after hours care, please call Sydney Medical Service on 8724 6300, or head to www.myemergencydr.com.au - In an emergency, call 000 or present to your nearest hospital.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and we thank you for your understanding.

27/03/2026

✨ In 2026, NSW is rolling out a FREE nasal spray flu vaccine for children aged 2–4 years!

🤔 Why the nasal spray?

💉 Needle-free and pain-free
👃 Quick and easy (one spray in each nostril)
🌍 The vaccine has been used around the world providing a safe, tested and needle free alternative to protect children against influenza
💉 Works just as well as the flu shot
🤒 Helps the body build protection against the flu

🛡️ It takes about 2 weeks for full protection after vaccination.

ℹ️ For more info, visit NSW Health:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/Influenza/Pages/families_and_individuals.aspx

24/03/2026

💥 Myth buster time!

❌ “You don’t need sunscreen on cloudy days” ☀️
✅ UV rays still get through clouds - You can still get skin damage even when it’s overcast ☁️

❌ “Natural supplements are always safe” 🌱
✅ Some supplements interact with certain medications which could lead to side effects. Always check with your GP first 💊

❌ “Cold weather makes you sick” ❄️
✅ Germs make us sick, not necessarily the temperature 🦠

❌ “Healthy people don’t need the Flu shot” 💉
✅ Anyone can become seriously ill from the Flu, Vaccinating helps protect you AND others 🤧

🎯 FACTS
🛡️ Preventative is easier than treatment
🙈 Not all health issues are visible
❤️ Small checks can prevent big problems
🧠 Mental Health check ups matter too

👩🏼‍⚕️ Due for a check up? Book with one of our lovely GP’s today!

19/03/2026

🦠 Be RSV aware this winter! Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects the airways and lungs. It spreads more frequently during autumn and winter and can cause serious illness in young babies and vulnerable children.

🤰 Pregnant?
👶 Have a baby under 6 months old?
🧒 Have a child aged 8–24 months entering their second winter?

🤧 You or your child may be eligible for RSV protection. What is RSV?
RSV is a respiratory virus that affects the nose, throat and lungs. While many people recover with mild symptoms, RSV can sometimes lead to serious chest infections or hospitalisation, particularly in young babies.

👶🏼 Babies with RSV may experience:
• Chest infections
• Noisy or fast breathing
• Difficulty breathing
• Trouble feeding

🤔 Who is most at risk? RSV can be more serious for:
• Babies under 12 months of age
• Children under 2 years who were born prematurely
• Babies with low birth weight
• Children with heart or lung conditions
• Children with weakened immune systems

🤰🏽 RSV protection during pregnancy. Pregnant women can receive the RSV vaccine between 28–36 weeks of pregnancy.

💉 Vaccination during pregnancy can help:
• Protect your baby for the first 6 months of life
• Reduce the risk of severe RSV illness

🧍🏽‍♀️ Who may be eligible for RSV protection?
You may be eligible if you are:
• Pregnant between 28–36 weeks
• Have a baby under 6 months and did not receive the RSV vaccine during pregnancy
• Have a child aged 8–24 months entering their second RSV season who meets high-risk criteria (for example, children born before 32 weeks or with certain medical conditions)
Eligible children can receive nirsevimab through their GP, Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) or community health service.

📞 Please contact the practice to book an appointment with your GP or Practice Nurse if you would like to discuss RSV protection for you or your child.

NSW Health fact sheets
🤰 Maternal RSV vaccine:
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/factsheets/abrysvo.pdf
👶 Infant RSV protection (Nirsevimab):
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Factsheets/nirsevimab-parents-and-carers.pdf

15/03/2026

😷 Wearing a mask when you have respiratory symptoms such as cough, sore throat, fever, runny nose or flu-like illness is an important way to protect other patients, healthcare staff and the community. It helps reduce the spread of infectious respiratory diseases like Covid-19, Influenza and the common cold.

🦠 We kindly ask our patients if you are experiencing any of the above symptoms to please let us know and mask up, we have these available at reception for your use.

🙏🏼 Please help us in reducing the spread of respiratory infections, and protect vulnerable patients such as older adults, pregnant people, people with chronic illness, immunocompromised patients, infants and young children. For these groups, infections like influenza or Covid-19 can lead to hospitalisation or severe complications.

📝 Things to remember..
🫧 Good hand hygiene
😷 Covering coughs and sneezes
🧍🏽‍♀️ Social distancing where possible
📞 Inform reception staff when booking or on arrival of your symptoms