Pearsall Medical and Dental Centre

15/06/2022

Suffering from a Chronic Condition? Talk to us for a GP Management Plan👩‍⚕️

We can help people by providing an organised approach to care and assist in creating a plan of action which:

◻️ Identifies your health and care needs
◻️ Sets out the services to be provided by your GP
◻️ Lists the actions you can take to help manage your condition

For more information, you can book an appointment with our GP by calling us on ☎️ 9404 6234 or using the link below👍

https://healthengine.com.au/medical-centre/wa/pearsall/pearsall-medical-centre/s47550

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01/06/2022

Hey everyone! We are offering free flu shot for anyone who is 6 months and over between 1st and 30th June in line with the recent announcement from the State Government🙌

Just book an appointment using the link below to access your free flu shot😊👍

Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones from flu; people who get vaccinated are at lower risk of getting an infection than those who do not😊

The Australian Government recommends everyone from six months old wishing to protect themselves against the flu should get immunised.🤧

Book an appointment with us for more information.🙌

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31/05/2022

How to check for moles:It's as easy as ABCDE😊

A ➡️Asymmetry - one half is unlike the other half
B ➡️Border - an irregular, scalloped or poorly defined border.
C ➡️Colour - is varied from one area to another; has shades of tan, brown or black, or is sometimes white, red, or blue.
D ➡️Diameter - melanomas are usually greater than 6mm (the size of a pencil eraser) when diagnosed, but they can be smaller.
E ➡️Evolving - a mole or skin lesion that looks different from the rest or is changing in size, shape or colour.

It’s important to check your skin every month for suspicious moles and report anything unusual to your GP🧑‍⚕️

28/05/2022

Hey everyone! We are administering flu shots for just $15 and also at no cost for children between 6 months and 5 years and people over 65👍

Vaccination is a safe and effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones from flu; people who get vaccinated are at lower risk of getting an infection than those who do not😊

The Australian Government recommends everyone from six months old wishing to protect themselves against the flu should get immunised.🤧

Book an appointment with us for more information.👩‍⚕️

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25/05/2022

Asthma is a long-term respiratory condition caused by hypersensitivity and inflammation of the airways🤧🌻

Symptoms include a cough, wheezing, chest tightness, breathlessness and can vary in severity from person to person👩‍🔬

When asthma symptoms get significantly worse, it is known as an 'asthma attack'.

Call triple zero (000) to seek immediate help if you or someone else has severe symptoms of asthma.

Avoid these common triggers to reduce the risk of an asthma attack

🔹house dust mites
🔹animal fur
🔹pollen
🔹tobacco smoke
🔹cold air and chest infections

For more information, you can book an appointment with our GP by calling us on ☎️ 9404 6234 or using the link below👍

https://healthengine.com.au/medical-centre/wa/pearsall/pearsall-medical-centre/s47550

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19/05/2022

Did you know?🕷Redback spiders can control how much venom they administer.

A bite with no venom will have minimal symptoms but a venomous bite can be very painful and dangerous.

First aid for Redback Spider bite:

⛑️ Keep patient calm and monitor symptoms
⛑️ Apply an ice pack (such as a packet of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel) to minimise pain and swelling
⛑️ If the casualty is a young child, a pregnant women or if symptoms are severe, seek emergency medical aid for anit-venom
⛑️ DO NOT use the Pressure Immobilisation Technique/a restrictive bandage

It is rarely serious for an adult - but can be life-threatening to a child or pregnant women.

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10/05/2022

Here's 5 tips to help you stay mentally healthy:

☀️ Reach out and help others
☀️ See the funny side of life
☀️ Learn something new
☀️ Catch up with friends
☀️ Go for a walk

What's your top mental health tip? For further assistance you can always book an appointment with our GP🧑‍⚕️

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08/05/2022

Happy Mother's day to all the beautiful mothers out there! 😄☀️🌸

Make sure you spoil your mum today! And mums, take a minute for yourself, not just today but also throughout the year 😊🌻

05/05/2022

DId you know you can use Medicare card to help pay for chiropractor, dietitian or midwife👩‍⚕️

For condition that have lasted or is predicted to last, for six months or longer, Medicare can assist under the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) scheme.

Talk to our GP about a referral to Allied Health practitioners🙂

For more information, you can book an appointment with our GP by calling us on ☎️ 9404 6234 or using the link below👍

https://healthengine.com.au/medical-centre/wa/pearsall/pearsall-medical-centre/s47550

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27/04/2022

How to safely get Vitamin D this season☀️

As the days get cooler and shorter, it's no longer quite so easy to soak up the sun's rays. This can mean your vitamin D levels in your body can drop.

Vitamin D is important in helping maintain your immune system, healthy bones and teeth😁It may also protect against a range of conditions such as cancer, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis.

Where can we get it?
⭐fish
⭐eggs
⭐mushrooms that have been exposed to UV
⭐The Sun - but don't forget to be sun smart👒

For more information, you can book an appointment with our GP by calling us on ☎️ 9404 6234 or using the link below👍

https://healthengine.com.au/medical-centre/wa/pearsall/pearsall-medical-centre/s47550

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22/04/2022

Remembering those who have served our country during conflict and crisis this Anzac Day 🏵️ Lest we forget.

We are closed for the long weekend (Saturday, Sunday and on Anzac Day) and back open on Tuesday, 26th April.👍

20/04/2022

Make this term of school a safe and healthy one📚😊Here are some tips to help get your child’s school year off to a great start

🍎Pack a healthy lunch box
Try including plenty of vegetables, fresh fruit, cheese, yoghurt, wholemeal bread and a bottle of water

🍎Encourage your child to be sun smart
Remind them to wear a broad-brimmed hat and apply SPF 30+ sunscreen

🍎Immunisation - check everything's up to date

🍎Medication
If your child is on any form of medication advise the school and your child’s individual teacher

🍎Posture
If your child has a backpack, check its straps are adjusted properly so the bag’s weight is distributed evenly

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