Wellness Medical Clinic

03/12/2025

Please note, if you received Imojev and you were over the age of 18, you do not require a booster at this time.

🚨 HEALTH ALERT: JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS DETECTED IN VICTORIA 🚨

🦟 Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Update – Are You Eligible for the Free Vaccine?

JE virus has recently been detected near Horsham, marking the first detection of the 2025/26 mosquito season. With increased mosquito activity, it’s important to know if you’re protected.

✅ Who Can Get the Free JE Vaccine?

You’re eligible if you are 2 months or older and:

Live or work in an eligible high-risk LGA, and

Meet any of the following:

Spend a lot of time outdoors (work or recreation)

Live in housing with poor mosquito protection (caravans, tents, no screens)

Are experiencing homelessness

Work with pigs or on farms/piggeries

Work in mosquito control, environmental health, or disaster response

Are present at properties with suspected or confirmed JE in animals

Medicare is not required.

💉 Vaccine Options

Imojev: Single-dose vaccine (9 months+).

JEspect: Two-dose vaccine (from 2 months+ or for those unable to receive live vaccine).

Protection develops:

14 days after Imojev

28 days after completing JEspect

🔄 Do You Need a Booster?

Booster recommendations depend on your first vaccine:

Imojev (given under 18 years old):
➤ Booster recommended 1–2 years later if you’re still at risk.

Imojev (given at 18+):
➤ No routine booster needed (unless advised).

JEspect (any age):
➤ Booster recommended 1–2 years after the 2-dose course if you remain at risk.

📞 Unsure if you’re eligible or due for a booster?

Contact our clinic — we’re here to help keep our community safe this mosquito season.

03/12/2025

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02/12/2025

🚨 HEALTH ALERT: JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS DETECTED IN VICTORIA 🚨

🦟 Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Update – Are You Eligible for the Free Vaccine?

JE virus has recently been detected near Horsham, marking the first detection of the 2025/26 mosquito season. With increased mosquito activity, it’s important to know if you’re protected.

✅ Who Can Get the Free JE Vaccine?

You’re eligible if you are 2 months or older and:

Live or work in an eligible high-risk LGA, and

Meet any of the following:

Spend a lot of time outdoors (work or recreation)

Live in housing with poor mosquito protection (caravans, tents, no screens)

Are experiencing homelessness

Work with pigs or on farms/piggeries

Work in mosquito control, environmental health, or disaster response

Are present at properties with suspected or confirmed JE in animals

Medicare is not required.

💉 Vaccine Options

Imojev: Single-dose vaccine (9 months+).

JEspect: Two-dose vaccine (from 2 months+ or for those unable to receive live vaccine).

Protection develops:

14 days after Imojev

28 days after completing JEspect

🔄 Do You Need a Booster?

Booster recommendations depend on your first vaccine:

Imojev (given under 18 years old):
➤ Booster recommended 1–2 years later if you’re still at risk.

Imojev (given at 18+):
➤ No routine booster needed (unless advised).

JEspect (any age):
➤ Booster recommended 1–2 years after the 2-dose course if you remain at risk.

📞 Unsure if you’re eligible or due for a booster?

Contact our clinic — we’re here to help keep our community safe this mosquito season.

02/12/2025

💗 Thank You for Supporting Our Breast Cancer Fundraiser 💗

To all our wonderful patients, families, and friends — thank you for your generosity, kindness, and support during our recent Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser.

Together, we raised $674.23, and every dollar will go toward supporting vital research, education, and care for those affected by breast cancer.

Your contributions, whether through donations, sharing our message, or word of mouth, you truly make a difference. We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a caring and supportive community.

Thank you for standing with us and helping create hope for so many.

With appreciation,
Wellness Medical Clinic 🎀💗

01/12/2025

Reminder to prepare for your overseas trip early! Allow 6-8 weeks prior to leaving, to finalise required vaccinations!

✈️ Travelling Soon? Protect Yourself Against Hepatitis A & B!

If you’re planning an overseas trip, you may be at risk of hepatitis A and hepatitis B.

What is Twinrix (720/20)?

Twinrix is a vaccine that protects you against both hepatitis A and B in a single course.

Hepatitis A – spread through contaminated food or water.

Hepatitis B – spread through blood and body fluids
Both illnesses can be serious, especially for people aged 40 years and older.

Who should consider it?

✅ Adults aged 18 years and over
✅ Traveler's heading to countries where these infections are common
✅ Anyone wanting long-term protection against hepatitis A and B

How does the vaccine work?

Standard course: 3 doses over 6 months (0, 1, and 6 months)

Faster course: 3 doses within 1 month, plus a booster at 12 months

Provides long-lasting protection once the course is complete

🩺 Book Your Travel Health Consult Today

At Wellness Medical Clinic, 71B Wyndham Street, Shepparton, our GPs and nurse can help you plan the vaccines you need before travelling.

📅 Schedule a consultation with your GP today to discuss Twinrix and other recommended travel vaccinations.
If you have other vaccines due, we can often give them at the same visit.

📞 Call us or book online via HotDoc.
https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/shepparton-VIC-3630/wellness-medical-clinic/doctors

27/11/2025

🌟 Our Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Is Almost Here! 🌟
Stay protected this season with the new Pfizer Comirnaty (LP.8.1) vaccine — Available at our clinic in December!

This updated formula targets the currently circulating LP.8.1 variant, giving you the most up-to-date protection for 2025.

💉 When can you get the booster?

You can receive the new LP.8.1 booster if it has been at least 6 months since your last COVID-19 vaccine or COVID infection.
This applies to everyone aged 6 months and over, in line with current national recommendations.

💉 Why get the new vaccine?

• 🎯 Targeted Protection – Designed specifically for the globally dominant LP.8.1 strain.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Boosted Immunity – Recommended for all people 6 months+.
• 💪 Stay Ahead – Helps your body fight off the latest evolution of the virus.

Health experts confirm the updated shot generates a stronger antibody response than previous formulations.

🔍 What’s the difference between the JN.1 and LP.8.1 vaccines?

As the virus evolves, vaccines are updated to better match the dominant strain.

Key Differences

• 🦠 Target Variant
– Comirnaty JN.1: targeted JN.1 (dominant in early 2024).
– Comirnaty LP.8.1: updated for the current LP.8.1 strain.

• 🔐 Antigenic Match
– LP.8.1 has new spike protein mutations that help it evade immunity from older vaccines.
– LP.8.1 is a better match for today’s strains.

• 📅 Updated Recommendation
– WHO recommends LP.8.1 for the 2025–2026 campaign.

• 🌏 Current Use
– LP.8.1 has replaced JN.1 in many countries as the preferred booster.

📅 Ready to book?

Check your eligibility, or contact us to see if you're eligible!

24/11/2025

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT FROM WELLNESS MEDICAL CLINIC 🚨

We are pleased to announce that IMPLANON INSERTION & REMOVAL procedures are now completely BULK BILLED!
That means NO out-of-pocket cost for eligible patients. 🙌

Our goal is to make reproductive healthcare accessible, affordable, and stress-free for our community.

Our experienced clinical team provides:
✨ Safe & comfortable Implanon insertion
✨ Professional and timely removal
✨ Confidential, patient-centred care
✨ Guidance on contraception options

If you’re considering Implanon, due for removal, or wanting to switch contraception, we are here to help.

📞 58 973 000
Wellness Medical Clinic — accessible, supportive care for everyone.

24/11/2025

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT FROM WELLNESS MEDICAL CLINIC 🚨

We are excited to announce that IRON INFUSIONS available at our clinic — are now completely BULK BILLED!
That means no out-of-pocket cost for eligible patients. 💙

This new service has been introduced to help ease the financial pressure on our community and ensure everyone has access to the care they need.

If you suffer from low iron or have been advised to have an iron infusion, we’re here to support you with:

✨ Safe, comfortable infusion appointments
✨ Experienced clinical team
✨ Affordable care for all

Speak to your GP or call us to book your appointment.

📞 58 973 000

Wellness Medical Clinic — putting our community first.


Shepparton News

20/11/2025

🤫 Pssst… you don’t just go to the doctor when you’re sick!

There is so much more your GP and nurse can help you with — right here in our clinic.

💉 Services available include:
• Iron infusions
• Vaccinations & injections
• Implanon insertion & removal
• Mirena IUD removal
• Cervical screening
• Biopsies
• Lesion removal
• Suturing
• Cryotherapy
• Wound care
• Ear washes (ear syringing)
• Skin checks (by appointment)
• Chronic Disease Management Plans (GPMP/TCA)
• Mental Health Care Plans
• Antenatal & postnatal care
• Paediatric & 4-year-old check-ups
• Women’s & men’s health checks
• Travel medicine & travel vaccines
• ECG (heart rhythm check)
• Holter monitoring (24-hour heart rhythm monitoring)
• Diabetes reviews
• Blood pressure monitoring (Including 24hr blood pressure monitoring)
• Weight management support
• Lifestyle counselling
• Smoking cessation support
• Sexual health testing & treatment
• Fertility & preconception care
• WorkCover consultations
• Disabled parking permits
• Driver’s medicals
• Minor surgical procedures
• Ingrown toenail procedures
• Asthma management & education
• Aged care assessments
• DVA support and assessments

Your health isn’t just about treating illness — it’s about prevention, early detection, and personalised care to keep you well.

📅 Book your appointment today

We’re here for your whole-health journey!

Phone 58 973 000 or visit us on HotDoc.

20/11/2025

🧊 Stubborn warts, moles, or skin tags?
Cryotherapy might be exactly what you need!

If at-home treatments aren’t working — or those spots keep returning — our clinic offers quick, effective cryotherapy to safely freeze and remove unwanted lesions.

✨ Cryotherapy can help with:
• Common & plantar warts
• Skin tags
• Benign moles (assessed first)
• Sun spots / age spots

🩺 Want a full skin check?
A separate appointment is required for a comprehensive skin check to ensure you receive proper assessment and care.

💰 Completely bulk billed
All cryotherapy treatments & skin checks are fully covered with a valid Medicare card.

📅 Book your appointment today
Safe, effective treatment — easy and accessible for everyone.

Call now to connect with business.

20/11/2025

🤰 Pregnant and feeling extra tired, light-headed, or short of breath?
You’re not alone — iron deficiency is extremely common in pregnancy, especially in the 2nd and 3rd trimester when your body needs more iron to support your growing baby and placenta.

🩸 Low iron can affect both mum and bub, contributing to fatigue, reduced immunity, and increased risk of complications during birth. That’s why checking your iron levels during pregnancy is so important.

💉 Iron Infusions During Pregnancy

If your GP or obstetric provider has found that your iron levels (ferritin or haemoglobin) are low — or oral iron supplements aren’t working — an IV iron infusion may be recommended.

Benefits of an iron infusion in pregnancy:
✔ Rapid increase in iron stores
✔ Ideal when tablets cause nausea or constipation
✔ Helps improve energy, concentration & overall wellbeing
✔ Supports healthy oxygen supply for your baby
✔ Safe and monitored by trained clinical staff

🏥 What Happens at Our Clinic?

Review of your pregnancy blood results

Clinical assessment before the infusion

15 – 40 minutes of monitored IV iron therapy

Aftercare instructions and follow-up guidance

All care provided by our experienced Registered Nurse & GPs

📅 Concerned your iron might be low?

Book an appointment for assessment and pregnancy bloods.
We’re here to support you and your baby every step of the way 💛

18/11/2025

Testing in an Australian accredited laboratory has identified asbestos contamination in some imported coloured and decorative sand products used in children’s play and craft activities.

Education providers, retailers and families are advised to stop using any identified products, and to follow recall and disposal instructions.

Preliminary assessment indicates that there is a low risk to human health from these products.

While further analysis is underway, regulatory authorities are taking a precautionary approach to minimise any potential risk.

For more information and advice: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/enhealth-interim-advice-asbestos-contamination-identified-in-imported-colouredkinetic-sand-products?language=en

For the list of products: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/educational-colours-rainbow-sand-13kg-creatistics-coloured-sand-1kg-and-kadink-coloured-decorative-sand-13kg