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At Bibra Lake Medical Centre we will be administering the AstraZeneca vaccine commencing 13th April 2021 for people meeting the criteria for stage 1B initially.

BLMC COVID-19 Vaccination Information

To check your eligibility:

COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility Checker

Appointment slots for vaccinations are currently open if you are eligible. Please make an appointment by calling (08) 9417 2600 or online through HotDoc.

On the day of your vaccination:

You will need to fill out and sign a consent form:

COVID-19 Vaccination Consent Form

Following this, the nurse or a staff member will check your temperature and if it is appropriate for you to have your vaccine safely you will be administered your first dose preferably into your arm.

After that you will need to be observed for 15 minutes following your vaccination to ensure you do not react. Some people will need to be observed for up to 30 minutes depending on their risk safety profile. The Doctor will discuss this with you.

To help make your vaccination go smoothly as possible you might want to answer the questions in the questionnaire above and print out to bring with you on the day. If not, we will sort it out when you present for your vaccination.

Preparing for the COVID-19 Vaccination

Following your COVID-19 Vaccination

Vaccine Information in your language

We are expecting to start the flu vaccination on 25th March 2021. If you go ahead and get your flu vaccination first, you will need to wait at least 2 weeks before getting your COVID Vaccination. You can either have the COVID or FLU vaccination first, it does not matter as long as there is a minimum of 2 weeks between shots.

Speak to your doctor to see if you qualify for a free vaccine. We are expecting our delivery of Private Flu Vax by the end of the month. The cost for a Private Flu Vax is $15.

Look at your calendar and plan your vaccinations. If you need further clarification we will be happy to assist you in planning your vaccination dates.

More information on the 2021 Influenza Vaccination program is available below:

2021 Influenza Vaccination Program

There is some evidence that certain chronic inflammatory conditions can be improved with healthy food, and a Mediterranean style diet is particularly recommended. This kind of diet includes:

• healthy fats, such as those from olive oil, nuts, seend and oily fish
• a variety of fruits and vegetables
• complex carbohydrates such as wholegrain, high fibre options.

Foods that can worsen inflammatory conditions include:

• fatty meats and processed meats such as bacon
• highly processed foods high in saturated and trans fat like margarines and junk food
• refined carbohydrates, particularly sugars like those in fizzy drinks, cakes and pastries.

Eating the right kinds of foods, maintaining a healthy weight and getting regular exercise can help to improve chronic inflammatory conditions. Any long-lasting problems should be professionally assessed and may need medical management.