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There has been a lot of discussion around Meningococcal B vaccination in view of recent small outbreaks in NSW and other states between 2022 and 2023. So, what do parents and teenagers need to know? What is meningococcal disease? Meningococcal disease is a rare, but… Read more
What is MyMedicare? MyMedicare is a new voluntary patient registration initiative. It aims to formalise the relationship between patients, their general practice, general practitioner (GP) and primary care teams. Registration is open from 1 October 2023. How will I benefit from registering with MyMedicare?… Read more
CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING – WHAT’S CHANGED IN 2023? Cervical cancer is an important cancer to be aware of, and screen for, in Australian women. The last few years have been confusing for many women – not knowing the newest changes to cervical cancer screening in… Read more
It’s 3AM, and the temperature is dropping. You’re woken up to the sound of your child coughing violently, with a barking-like sound. Your little one looks like he/she is struggling to breathe. What do you do next? What is Croup? Croup, or laryngotracheobronchitis is a condition… Read more
You’re exhausted. The kids are sick again. You’re sleep-deprived, the chores are piling up and you just want it to be all over! This time round, your little one has had a runny nose like Niagara Falls and keeps waking up every 2 hours with a… Read more
By Alex Fielding, Physiotherapist and Chiropractor at Your Health Sport and Spine, inside the medical centre Dural Family Medical Practice The Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Many of us have experienced a good tackle whilst playing sport. What’s that unpleasant tickle you’re feeling as your shoulder hits… Read more
E-cigarettes, otherwise known as vapes, have become increasingly popular. Many people believe that e-cigarettes are ‘less damaging’ for you than traditional cigarette smoking. With a rise in vaping by Australians, particularly among young people, it’s important to understand the long-term health risks. Even though e-cigarettes… Read more
Feeling anxious in certain situations can help us avoid danger, it’s how we’ve evolved to keep ourselves safe. Even if you are not typically an anxious person, it’s common to feel some anxiety during periods of change or uncertainty. If you’re feeling anxious or worried… Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought abrupt changes to daily life and has forever changed how we work, play, socialise and learn at school. Whilst some people have been able to take the changes of the last two years “in their stride” and adapt successfully, many… Read more
It’s important to know the symptoms of lung cancer as although lung cancer occurs mostly in people aged 60 and over, it can affect people of any age. What are the symptoms? – coughing up blood – a new or changed cough that doesn’t go… Read more
Around one in five Australians experiences the unpleasant symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at some time. These include abdominal pain, mucus in the stools, and alternating diarrhoea and constipation. The cause is unknown, but environmental factors – such as changes of routine, emotional stress,… Read more
We understand that this year has been a highly disrupted year for many school students. If your child is in year 7 or year 10 and you think they may have missed one of their school-based vaccinations due to lockdowns or other reasons, we are… Read more
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in Australia. Globally, more than 1.4 million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. Across the country, there are more than 230,000 men living with and beyond the disease. Many are dealing with serious… Read more
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common health condition that affects 8-13% of women of reproductive age. We don’t know the exact cause of PCOS, but genetics has an important role, and family history is also important. PCOS is commonly associated with increased levels of… Read more
Dear patients, At Dural Family Medical Practice, some of our doctors have undertaken additional sub-specialisation training in skin cancer medicine and perform regular skin checks and skin cancer removals. Skin checks are strongly recommended for all adults in Australia. Common risk factors for skin cancer… Read more
2024 flu-season Government & Private Influenza Immunisations are now available.
Flu shots are free for: