Keeping up to date with COVID vaccination status
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has recommended a change to the definition of COVID-19 vaccine status from ‘fully vaccinated’ to ‘up to date’. ATAGI has recommended moving away from the term ‘fully vaccinated’. Under the new advice, a person is ‘up to date’ if they have completed all the doses recommended for
New resources for people recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
Diabetes Australia has developed new patient resources for people recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The resources are part of Diabetes Australia’s If I Had Known campaign. The campaign shares the experiences and advice of people who have been living with type 2 diabetes for a number of years, to assist people recently diagnosed with
Book your COVID-19 booster shot
If you had your second COVID-19 vaccine three or more months ago and are 18 years or over, now is the time to get your booster dose. It doesn’t matter if you had a different vaccine for your first two doses, you can have Pfizer or Moderna for your booster. Getting boosted helps everyone in
NSW Government extends COVID restrictions
The NSW Government has extended COVID restrictions until 28 February. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said the current restrictions would continue for another month while the State focused on getting children back in school and resuming non-urgent elective surgery. The restrictions include: Hospitality venues, including pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafes, and nightclubs must follow the one
Relying on RATs can be a trap: isolate if in any doubt
Healthy North Coast is reminding the community of the importance of isolating if you have any COVID-19 symptoms – even if a rapid antigen test (RAT) has returned a negative result. The same isolation rules apply if you are a household contact of someone with COVID-19, or if you’re at higher risk of severe disease.
Strong demand for 5 to 11 years COVID vaccination
There is strong local demand for COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 5 to 11 as parents and guardians prepare their youngsters for the start of the school year. Children aged 5 to 11 became eligible to receive a new, lower-dose formulation of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine earlier this month. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation
Put your mask back on
In response to increasing COVID-19 case numbers, the NSW Government has reintroduced restrictions for the holidays, including an indoor mask mandate and compulsory QR check-ins. From 24 December, all people in NSW over the age of 12 are required to wear a face mask: in an indoor area other than a place of residence in
Health helplines to have on hand these holidays
With visitors flocking to our region this summer, our local health services will be busy. Save these numbers to your phone as handy contacts. Speak to a registered nurse 1800 222 022 healthdirect telehealth offers professional health advice 24/7, including public holidays. GP phone or video consults are available in the after-hours period. GP consults
What happens if you’re diagnosed with COVID-19?
NSW Health has announced changes to the way COVID-19 cases are being managed in the community. If you are under 50 years of age, have had two doses of COVID-19 vaccine and do not have any chronic medical conditions, you can safely manage COVID-19 at home. If you test positive for COVID-19, NSW Health will
Vaccine Clinic Finder best way to book booster
Healthy North Coast is encouraging community members seeking a COVID-19 booster shot to use the Vaccine Clinic Finder to book ahead. Anyone aged 18 and over is eligible for a COVID-19 booster five months after their second dose. The booster dose helps make sure the protection from your first and second dose is stronger and longer
NSW roadmap for easing COVID restrictions
From 15 December 2021, COVID restrictions are easing for all NSW residents. Masks and QR codes Masks will only be required on public transport and planes, at airports, and for indoors front-of-house hospitality staff who are not fully vaccinated. Masks are no longer required in outdoor settings. COVID-19 check-ins are only required for hospitals, aged
Accessing COVID-19 vaccination info in My Health Record
My Health Record‘s COVID-19 vaccination dashboard brings together information from the Australian Immunisation Register and documents in My Health Record related to a consumer’s COVID-19 vaccination. It also includes links to the Vaccination Clinic Finder, bookings and side effect checker. The dashboard can be used as a quick reference when answering questions before a vaccination or to
