News: General Practice

A recent case of suspected iatrogenic botulism has been reported following unregulated cosmetic injections.The case required botulinum antitoxin (BAT) and ventilatory support in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).There is potential...

Welcome to our weekly Immunisation Update! In this week's update read about: Immunisation Weekly Update: SESLHD free childhood immunisation clinics for 2025Funded RSV immunisation programsMeasles alert: Sydney AirportAIR reporting requirements:...

Welcome to our weekly Immunisation Update! In this week's update read about: Immunisation Weekly Update: Maternal RSV vaccine available on NIP from 3 February 2025 Abrysvo® reconstitution NSW Health resources...

We are pleased to announce that CESPHN has provided funding to Advance Diversity Services Limited to deliver a new Multicultural Health Navigator service, which aims to empower community members to...

Welcome to our weekly Immunisation Update! In this week's update read about: Immunisation Weekly Update: 2025 immunisation checklistAlert: RSV vaccine errorsNSW immunisation schedule updatedNew COVID-19 vaccine clinic registration processRecommended sites...

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles afterbeing notified of a confirmed case who was infectious while visiting several locationsin Inner Sydney. The...

The holiday period can be a wonderful time but can also be a challenging and isolating period for some. Mental health support is available.  The Canterbury Medicare Mental Health Centre...

Welcome to our weekly Immunisation Update! In this week's update read about: New no-freeze COVID-19 vaccine COVID-19 booster recommendations Japanese encephalitis virus risk Meningococcal update AIR uploads no longer available...

Fundal height charts are coming The Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC) has introduced some new screening tools to improve detection of Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) during pregnancy.  FGR is associated with...

SGS clinical advice and support  For clinical issues and escalation, contact the O&G registrar on (02) 9113 1111 page 898. For all other concerns, contact the Midwifery Unit Manager for...