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Grass pollen season brings an increase in asthma and hay fever. It also brings the chance of thunderstorm asthma. For people with asthma or hay fever, especially those who experience wheezing or coughing with their hay fever, thunderstorm asthma can be sudden, serious and even life threatening.

Dear Patients, you may have received an SMS regarding our new booking system.

Glen Iris Medical Group currently has stock of Moderna bivalent vaccine available as a Covid -19 booster vaccine. Patients over 18 who have not had their 3rd dose are eligible, patients over 30 who have not had their 4th booster vaccine are eligible. This must be given 3 months or more since your last covid vaccination and/or 3 months or more since you were covid positive.

Glen Iris Medical Group will be closed Tuesday 1st November due to the Melbourne Cup public holiday.

If you require urgent medical treatment please call the locum on 9509 7633 or visit your local hospital
Stay well

We wish to advise from the 1st of November there will be a small fee increase at Glen Iris Medical Group. Our last fee increase was November 2021, and while we have tried very hard to maintain our current fee structure, significantly increased costs can no longer be absorbed.

We have all been grateful for the removal of COVID restrictions this year and are pleased to have welcomed back travel.

GIMG will be open on Thursday 22nd September from 9-12.30pm & closed Friday 23rd September.

There are so many different ways to ask, “are you OK?”
The most important thing is asking in a way that is comfortable for you both and lets them know you care and are there to support them.

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Glen Iris Medical Group welcomes Dr Satheesh Gabriel. Satheesh graduated from Pondicherry University, India in 2007. He has worked in various regional and rural hospitals around Victoria. Satheesh has a particular interest in all aspects of general practice, chronic disease management, preventative health, mental health, skin cancer and pain medicine.

Glen Iris Medical Group will be re-opening on Sundays from the 14th August.

The last couple of years has shown to be challenging times for students during the pandemic. Dr Jane Healy has been having the conversation and conducting talks to various schools in the area. Topics of conversation are primarily focused on VCE students and discussing various health topics.

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With Covid-19 remaining an issue in our community, we thought it might be a good opportunity for some forward thinking in case you catch COVID-19.

Some things you should have on hand are:
Paracetamol
Ibuprofen
Throat lozenges with Anaesthetic
Alcohol wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Face Masks

ATAGI’s clincal recommendation is that patients receive their annual influenza vaccine anytime from mid-April onwards to be protected for the peak flu season, which is generally June to September.

Online Bookings are now open for existing patients who would like their Flu or Pfizer 4th winter dose. Please read below for costs and eligibility.

From 11 July 2022, more Australians at higher risk of developing severe COVID-19 will be able to access oral antiviral treatments following new recommendations from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee.

Most cases of COVID-19 are mild and can be managed at home. Some people who are at higher risk may need specific antiviral treatments prescribed by their healthcare provider.

Learn more about who is eligible for COVID-19 treatments by clicking on this link.

This week is Men’s Health week, and we are reminding all men not to ignore symptoms that may be associated with an illness. If you feel like you need a GP check-up, why not book in this week? Don’t put off those all-important health checks any longer! #MensHealthWeek

To make an appointment please call 9509 7633 or book online www.glenirismg.com.au

Congratulations to Dr Jenny Butterley for 30 years of service to the patients and practice at Glen Iris Medical Group.
An extraordinary milestone.
Later this year Dr Natalie Taft will also reach this significant achievement.

The doctors and staff of GIMG would like to recognise recent international acknowledgement of nurses around the globe, and particularly give thanks to our wonderful nurses at GIMG.