Castle Hill Medical Centre

24/12/2025

22/12/2025

Dear Patients, please see the Castle Hill Medical Centre holiday hours here.

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲: 𝟳𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟲𝗽𝗺
𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗗
𝗕𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝟵𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟲𝗽𝗺
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿'𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲: 𝟳𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟲𝗽𝗺
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆: 𝟵𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟲𝗽𝗺

15/12/2025

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 - 𝗣𝗳𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿 (𝗟𝗣𝟴.𝟭) 𝟭𝟮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀+ (𝗟𝗣𝗦)

The new COVID-19 vaccine, Pfizer (LP.8.1), will be available as *primary and booster vaccination for people aged 12 years or older (LPS), from 𝟏𝟔 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

This latest version of the COVID-19 vaccine targets the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron LP.8.1 strain, as recommended by the World Health Organization.

*𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 12 𝘵𝘰 18 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
ATAGI 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 a dose of COVID-19 vaccine for adults 75+ every 𝟲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀

ATAGI 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 the following groups receive a dose of COVID-19 vaccine every 𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀, and can consider a dose every 𝟲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀, based on a risk-benefit assessment:
👉Adults aged 65-74 years
👉Adults aged 18-64 years with severe immunocompromise

The following groups can 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 a COVID-19 vaccine every 𝟭𝟮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀, based on a risk-benefit assessment:
👉All other adults aged 18-64 years
👉Children and adolescents aged 5-17 years with severe immunocompromise

For more info, visit: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/covid-19-vaccines/getting-your-vaccination?language=en

15/12/2025

Dear Patients,

We are aware of the recent incident in Bondi and understand that this may be distressing for many in our community.

Over the coming days, our clinics will be extra vigilant and will continue to follow advice from police and relevant authorities to ensure the safety of our patients and staff.

If you have any concerns about attending your appointment, please contact your clinic directly. Our team can assist with alternative arrangements, including telehealth where appropriate or rescheduling.

Please take care of yourselves and one another during this time.

-- Castle Hill Medical Centre Team

05/12/2025

05/12/2025

This summer be like Toadie and remember to check on your neighbours! ☀️

Hot weather can be tough, especially for those most vulnerable, like older people or people living alone. Here are a few simple ways to help friends, family and neighbours manage the impacts of heat on their health:

-Plan ahead – chat about ways to keep homes cool, like blinds, fans, or air conditioning.

-Check in before the heat hits – make sure they have what they need to stay cool.

-Stock up – ensure there’s enough food and medication, so no one has to head out in the heat.

-Stay connected – during hot spells, check in by phone or visit if you can.

-Keep caring after the heat – the effects can linger, so continue to check on those at risk.

Find out about how you can have a Healthy Safe Summer: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/summer

26/11/2025

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles across Sydney.

A person has recently been confirmed to have acquired measles in Sydney. This person has had no known contact with anyone else with measles and did not attend any known exposure locations.

With the source of the infection unknown, it is likely measles is currently circulating within the community, and other people may have been unknowingly exposed to measles.

In addition, NSW Health last week advised that another person with measles attended a number of locations across Sydney: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/measles/Pages/public-exposure-locations.aspx

South Western Sydney Local Health District Director of Public Health, Dr Mitchell Smith, said measles is a vaccine preventable disease that is spread through the air when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes.

“Symptoms to watch out for include fever, sore eyes, runny nose and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head and face to the rest of the body,” Dr Smith said.

“It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after an exposure.”

For more information on measles, visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/Measles_Factsheet.aspx

If you, or a loved one, is experiencing measles symptoms, or have questions about measles, please call your GP or healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

20/11/2025

Children’s Day celebrates the joy and resilience of children everywhere — and the vital role we all play in supporting their wellbeing.

Childhood health isn’t just physical — it’s emotional and social too. A supportive home, good nutrition and open conversations can shape how children grow into healthy adults.

Childhood vaccinations are also an important part of keeping kids healthy and protected from preventable diseases.

To support families, our nursing team works closely with your GP to ensure the best care for your child.

Let’s celebrate our children today!

19/11/2025

It’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Week.

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers — and with regular screening and HPV vaccination, we can help eliminate it.

Who needs screening?
Women and people with a cervix aged 25–74 should have a cervical screening test every 5 years — even if you've had the HPV vaccine. It's quick, simple, and in many clinics, you may be able to self-collect your sample.

Why it matters:
✔️ Detects changes before they become cancer
✔️ Allows for early treatment
✔️ Saves lives.

Watch for warning signs:
⚠️ Unusual bleeding or discharge
⚠️ Pain during in*******se
⚠️ Persistent pelvic or back pain

Your health is worth protecting.
📞 Speak to your GP and book a screening today