Welcome to The Clinic Bulleen Established in 1960, The Clinic Bulleen is a leading accredited general practice providing quality medical care for individuals and families. Following the retirement of Dr Robert Murdoch in December 2022 after 36 years of service, Drs Jane Froster & Edward Tsui continue to provide health services to the local and extended community via weekday appointments, whilst seeking a doctor to replace Dr Murdoch. Urgent after hours telephone advice along with nursing home and urgent home visits to their patients are provided where necessary. Weekend locum doctor cover is also provided if required. Appointments may be made by: Telephone on 9850 1200 or Online via HotDoc website (please use your name as recorded on your Medicare card) Last updated 4.40pm, 6 May 2024 PLEASE NOTE: Face masks are encouraged when attending for a face to face appointment. SEASONAL INFLUENZA 2024 VACCINES ALL available as of 4.40pm, 6 May 2024 GOVT funded "free" influenza vaccines are available for the following groups: - All adults aged 65 years and over - All people aged 6 months and over WITH certain medical conditions which increase the risk of influenza disease complications eg. asthma, lung or heart disease, low immunity, diabetes - All children aged 6 months to less then 5 years (Vic Govt funded) - All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged from 6 months - Pregnant women during any stage of pregnancy SHINGLES VACCINES The Govt funded "Shingrix" vaccine program was announced to be rolled out from November 2023, requiring two injections delivered 2-6 months apart for people over 65 years. However, major supply shortages mean the vaccine is current unavailable throughout Australia at present. Deliveries of small numbers of vaccine remain unpredictable at present. Further notice will be made when stock is available again, hopefully in mid-May 2024. COVID-19 VACCINATION The Clinic Bulleen NO LONGER offers COVID-19 booster vaccinations. Booster vaccinations will need to be sourced from other participating GP's, pharmacies, or a Govt vaccination hub, which can be found at the Govt website: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/book-your-vaccine-appointment#book-at-a-high-volume-vaccination-centre Please telephone the clinic first if you have respiratory symptoms and are seeking an appointment. Performing a COVID-19 test prior to a face to face appointment is requested to ensure the safety of other patients in the waiting room and the practice staff and doctors. Respiratory symptoms may include fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, shortness of breath, or loss of sense of smell or taste. PNEUMONIA VACCINATION RECOMMENDATIONS Adult pneumonia vaccination recommendations were updated in mid 2020. A A single Govt funded vaccination using 13vPCV pneumonia vaccination (Prevenar-13) is now offered to following groups of people:
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Opening hours for appointments
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm (No Saturday appointments from August 2023 until further notice) Weekends Closed Public Holidays Closed Where to find us 189 Thompsons Road Bulleen 3105 Tel: 9850 1200 (including after hours) Fax: 9850 3343 Email: [email protected] Website: www.theclinicbulleen.com.au Online Bookings: HotDoc Parking Ample off street parking for patients is conveniently located 2 doors away at 185 Thompsons Road. |