Jimboomba Medical Centre

27/04/2026

22/04/2026

We now have Covid Vaccines available in stock!

13/04/2026

Do we need to say it louder for the people who think soap is optional? 🫠

We touch a lot of things every day — not all of them are clean and some are downright dirty. And yet… some people still skip washing their hands. 😪

Newsflash: germs don’t take a coffee break. They’re hitching a ride from your dirty hands straight to your mouth, your snacks, your friends… everyone.

Good hand hygiene matters and it prevents the spread of germs that can make people sick. 🧼

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. That time is important to properly clean:
✔️ palms
✔️ backs of hands
✔️ between fingers
✔️ under nails.

It’s simple, quick, and one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from illness. 🤗

10/04/2026

Well the truth, it hurts to say ... alcohol and your liver are not a good duet. 😔

The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body. It filters blood, makes proteins and cholesterol, regulates hormones and blood glucose, and breaks down fats, toxins and germs for the body to get rid of. 💪

When you drink alcohol, the liver breaks it down and removes it from your bloodstream. In healthy adults, it takes about one hour to break down one standard drink. If you have more than one drink, your poor liver gets really stressed. 🫨

Flooding your liver with lots of alcohol slows it down and makes it harder for it to do its job. This can lead to damage, including fatty liver (build up of fats in the cells), alcoholic hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) and cirrhosis (permanent scarring of the liver).

The best way to stop liver damage or reverse existing damage is to give it up and quit drinking alcohol. 🙅

If you choose to drink, here's how you can reduce the effects on your liver:
> try drinking a low-alcohol or no-alcohol drink
> avoid binge drinking
> set a drinks limit and stop when you've reached it
> drink water in between alcoholic drinks
> eat a meal before drinking
> don't mix alcohol with medication/drugs.

You only have one liver, so you've got to do what's right and look after it. 🫶

ℹ️ Liver Foundation; Hepatitis QLD; Health Direct.

30/03/2026

AVAILABLE NOW!

Funded flu vaccines for years over 65's are in stock now!

Adults aged ≥65 years are recommended to receive influenza vaccine every year!

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30/03/2026

We have stock of FLUMIST available now free for children aged between 2-5 years!

2026 Queensland Nasal Spray Flu Immunisation Program
The Program
The Queensland Nasal Spray Flu Immunisation Program will be available from late March 2026 for all children aged 2 to 5 years (inclusive).

FluMist is a safe and effective, needle-free option for influenza vaccination. It is given as a gentle nasal spray into both nostrils, making it convenient for children who may prefer to avoid needles.

23/03/2026

Following recent wet conditions across Queensland, several cases of melioidosis have been reported. This serious bacterial infection, found in soil and contaminated water, can cause severe illnesses such as ulcers, pneumonia, and sepsis.

Ensure workers are aware of the risks and take necessary precautions when working in wet or muddy conditions.

💧 Steps to reduce the risk:

✅ Use machinery to remove debris where possible.
✅ Provide protective clothing (long sleeves, boots, gloves) and ensure regular washing of work clothes.
✅ Ensure workers wash hands after removing PPE and before eating, smoking, or touching their face.
✅ Encourage workers to clean and cover cuts with waterproof dressings.
✅ Prevent water from pooling around work areas near sheds and buildings.

For further information: https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/hazards/hazardous-exposures/biological-hazards/melioidosis