We’re now offering the Pfizer vaccine and have plenty of appointments available.

Right now, we Queenslanders have a wonderful window of opportunity to get vaccinated before the virus reappears in our community.

Viruses mutate. That’s just what they do. Sometimes, though, they mutate in ways that are challenging to manage and that’s what’s happening with the virus that causes COVID-19.

The World Health Organization keeps an eye on these changes and now lists 4 variants of concern, including the Delta variant which is sweeping through NSW, Victoria and the ACT.

To jab or not to jab, that is the question these days. After Brisbane’s recent schools outbreak and with COVID creeping closer to the NSW-Queensland border, many patients are keen to protect themselves by getting vaccinated.

Peregian Family Medical Centre is now offering the Astrazeneca vaccine and we encourage you to book your spot.

Why do you come to see your GP? There are probably lots of different reasons. Maybe you’ve got a short-term illness, perhaps you’ve received a serious diagnosis, or maybe you need a mole check or a repeat prescription.

The point is there’s usually something immediate that brings you in. A health assessment is a little bit different though. It draws on your GP’s broad knowledge of many different health conditions and our strong belief that prevention is better than treatment.

Ever wondered what a GP Management Plan is?

Despite its dull name, a GP Management Plan can be tremendously helpful for anyone living with a chronic condition like diabetes, asthma, arthritis, stroke or heart disease.

Living with a chronic condition is rarely easy. Carefully planned care can help to reduce its impact and slow its progression. Here’s what a GPMP can do and how to get one.

Life gets busy and stressful, robbing you of time and sleep. It seems easier to grab a takeaway and another beer rather than cook a healthy meal. It’s more appealing to lie in bed than exercise. It’s easier to stay home alone than put the effort into relationships.

As time goes on, those small decisions can have a big impact on your health. Here are 10 unhealthy habits that may have crept into your life and some tips on how to change them for the better.

Influenza, or the Flu, is a highly contagious disease which has been around for many years. Anyone can catch it, and, in some cases, it can be life threatening.

In 2019, Australia experienced its worst Flu season on record, with more than 310 000 infected people seeking medical care. Flu cases have lowered since then but influenza continues to cause hospitalisations, GP visits and death each year. While behaviours such as hand washing and social distancing helped to stop the spread of the Flu in 2020, relaxed measures may see Flu viruses recirculating this year.

The COVID-19 vaccination rollout is happening! That brings a sense of protection and peace of mind for many people, particularly those who are most vulnerable to this disease due to age, underlying medical conditions or working on the frontlines.

Vaccinating the whole country is a huge task that will take many months. Here’s everything you need to know about when and where you can have your jab.

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance our body needs for the formation of cells, certain hormones, and vitamin D. Our body produces cholesterol and it’s also found in some foods. There are both good and bad types of cholesterol in our body.