Verve Family Doctors

02/02/2026

This sign is your sign 👉 time for a skin check. Skin check appointments are available now with Dr Archie, Dr Tristan, Dr Don & Dr Rosie!

01/02/2026

Impetigo, also known as school sores, is a common bacterial skin infection that causes sores which often start as blisters, then pop, weep and form crusts.

Unfortunately, the chances of them infiltrating your home are more likely than not, especially with going back to school.

School sores spread easily through skin-to-skin contact (hard to avoid with kids), especially when bacteria enter through broken or irritated skin - like scratches, bites, eczema or after illnesses such as chickenpox. They’re also very itchy, and scratching makes it easy for the infection to spread to others.

What’s important to know:
Children with impetigo must be kept home from school or childcare until treatment has started. Good hand washing and personal hygiene also help prevent spread.

Where to get help:
If you think your child has impetigo, your community pharmacist is a good place to start. They can assess the sores and give advice on next steps.

Chemist Care Now allows Victorians to receive some treatments at a local chemist, just like school sores, without needing to see a doctor to get a prescription first.

Give your chemist a call before you go to check what treatments are available for school sores, or if you need to book ahead.

For less complicated cases, treatment is now available at participating chemists through Chemist Care Now.

If the infection is more severe, or not suitable for treatment at the chemist, the pharmacist will refer you to a GP for care.

For more: https://go.vic.gov.au/3NxoUIU

27/01/2026

Know the signs to look out for on these hot days and don't forget to check in on the vulnerable & elderly

27/01/2026

Stay hydrated, cool & safe out there today friends!

06/01/2026

Stay safe in the heat tomorrow friends!

A severe heatwave is expected over the next few days, with extreme heatwave conditions forecast to be the worst we’ve seen since the Black Summer bushfires.

It won't hurt to give the gardening a miss, or save that long run for another day – stay out of the sun and make a plan to stay cool.

💨 Use air conditioning and fans.

👒 Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat and slide on those shades.

🌡️ Avoid going out during the hottest part of the day.

🚿 Use a wet towel, put your feet in cool water and take cool showers.

💧 Stay hydrated. If your urine is dark, you definitely need more fluids.

⛔ Skip leg day, that Tan Track run, and trimming those bushes – it can wait.

02/01/2026

With more pollen in the air, many people are noticing an increase in hay fever and asthma symptoms. This time of year also brings a higher risk of thunderstorm asthma, which can come on suddenly and be life-threatening. ⚠️

Knowing asthma first aid could save a life. Here’s what to do if you or someone else is having an asthma attack:

Asthma First Aid – 4 Key Steps (12yrs +).

Step 1: Sit yourself / the person upright

Step 2: Using a blue/grey reliever puffer (and a spacer, if you have one): shake the puffer, put 1 puff into the spacer, take 4 breaths. Repeat 4 times. Remember: Shake, 1 puff, 4 breaths.

Step 3: Wait 4 minutes. If breathing does not return to normal, take 4 more separate puffs of blue/grey reliever.

Step 4: If breathing still does not return to normal dial triple zero (000) for an ambulance. Take 4 separate puffs every 4 minutes until emergency assistance arrives.

Call 000 immediately if:
• Breathing becomes difficult
• Symptoms get worse quickly
• There is no reliever available

For more information visit: https://go.vic.gov.au/4aTP5D0

29/12/2025

Don’t forget to add a skin check at Verve to your resolution list this New Years!

Sun exposure has been estimated to cause 95% of all , the deadliest form of skin cancer. Check the UV index and be sun smart to protect your skin: https://bit.ly/46s27DU

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas!! 🎄

24/12/2025

A very Merry Christmas from the Verve family to yours with a few snaps from our Christmas party! Working with people you love really does make all the difference ❤️

23/12/2025

Make sure you know your immunity status friends. Measles is preventable with vaccination!

A new measles case has been reported in Victoria in in an adult who likely acquired their infection overseas during travel to Bali.

There is an ongoing risk of measles importation in travellers returning from overseas with outbreaks occurring in several countries globally. Cases have also recently been reported in New South Wales, Western Australia, Tasmania, Queensland and South Australia.

ℹ️ Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can spread from person to person and potentially lead to serious health complications, including pneumonia and brain inflammation (encephalitis).

👉 Exposure: Multiple public exposure sites have been identified.

People who have attended the listed exposure sites, during the specified dates and times contained within the link below should monitor for symptoms of measles.

⚠️ Symptoms: Anyone who develops symptoms of measles should seek medical care. Wear a mask and call ahead to make sure you can be isolated from others.

For the full list of these exposure sites, symptoms to monitor for, and information about vaccinations: https://go.vic.gov.au/4pk2eco

23/12/2025

Skin check appointments are available right now at Verve. It could just be an appointment that saves your life.

21/12/2025

☀️ Extreme heat is common during Aussie summers. Hot weather is not just uncomfortable, it can also be dangerous.

Mild symptoms like cramps, thirst, fatigue, headache and rash can escalate quickly.

🚨 Severe symptoms like change of behaviour, confusion, vomiting, or loss of consciousness need urgent medical attention.

Some people are at greater risk of severe illness from the heat, including:
👴 older adults
🧒 children
🤒 people with existing health conditions
👩‍🌾 outdoor workers.

To learn how to protect yourself and other this summer, see the comments below. 👇