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What is Q Fever and are you at risk?
Q fever is an illness caused by a bacterium called Coxiella burnetti which can be caught by humans via direct or indirect contact with infected domestic and native animals or animal products. Cattle, sheep and goats are the main sources of infection. The illness in humans is usually mild, but may sometimes be severe with long lasting consequences. Our Eurobodalla region was declared a high risk area – mainly due to extreme dry conditions throughout the region. If your work puts you in contact with high-risk animals or animal products you have a high risk of Q fever infection. The vaccine is strongly recommended for people aged 15 years and over who work in high-risk occupations.
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Better Health Diabetes Group is a “kick start” for patients
Many patients with Type 2 Diabetes attending this weekly exercise/diet group are reporting the group has given them the kick start they needed feel more motivated to improve their health. Our QSMC Dietitian/Diabetes Educator Carole Richards leads the group – launched in October 2018, in conjunction with Aden Reynolds from Eurobodalla Health & Fitness. You can join this group at any time – it runs on Fridays at the QSMC Moruya meeting room, starting at 11.30 and is Medicare funded.
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In praise of feet – show them you care.
Our feet provide balance and posture, supporting the whole weight of the body when standing and mobilising, often for many hours without rest. Many of us tend to neglect our feet, seldom stopping to consider how important they are to our daily function and well-being, until injury or pain stops us in our tracks! Our registered practice nurse Vivienne shares her expertise and good advice on how to take good care of this remarkable piece of engineering.
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Flu is on the prowl so let’s be prepared this season…
Well here we in beautiful Autumn so once again we are encouraging our patients to have the flu shot and to do as much as possible to protect themselves and others in the community. We are now receiving our first free vaccines under the National Immunisation Program and we have plenty of Flu Vax clinics set up so please don’t worry if you can’t find a spot immediately and there’s no need to rush.
The flu vaccine is available free of charge to some people who are in the nominated Program categories, and we have vaccines available for purchase at QSMC Moruya. Remember you can pass on the virus just by being out and about – this is why prevention is better than catching the flu. For more important advice and good reading click on the Read more link below.
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