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Sepsis, is when your body has an extreme, life-threatening response to an infection.
People with sepsis say they feel very sick (the worst they have ever felt) and get sick very quickly.

Symptoms can include:
• fever or chills
• rapid heart rate
• difficulty breathing
• vomiting or diarrhoea
• confusion
• feeling more sleepy
• low or no urine
• a new rash.

If you feel unwell or are concerned, visit your doctor or call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222, even if you have already seen a doctor.

If you are very sick, go to a hospital emergency department or call Triple Zero (000). Don’t be afraid to ask “Could it be sepsis?”

To learn more about sepsis visit health.nsw.gov.au/sepsis

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of one confirmed case of measles in northern NSW.

The case recently returned from Asia where there have been ongoing outbreaks of measles in several countries including Pakistan and India.

People in the following locations may have been exposed to the virus and should monitor for symptoms:
• Schoolchildren (both primary and secondary) who were on the morning and afternoon Singh Company school bus in the Murwillumbah area on Monday 5th February
• People who attended the Emergency Department at Murwillumbah Hospital on Friday 9th February between 1.15pm-4pm
• People who attended the Emergency Department at Murwillumbah Hospital on Saturday 10th February between 12.15pm-8pm.

For more information, visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20240211_00.aspx

The key thing to remember if you’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19, is that they may be infectious for up to 10 days.

They’re most infectious for 2 days before their symptoms start and while they have acute symptoms such as runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever.

That’s why it’s important to think about the steps you can take to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 to others.

If you’re at higher risk of severe illness and have been around someone with COVID-19, speak to your doctor now so you know what to do if you get sick.

Find out what to do if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/testing-managing/people-exposed-to-covid

Casino Medical Centre will be closed for the Christmas/New year period from 4pm Friday the 22nd December until 8.30am on Tuesday the 2nd Jan 2024. For urgent medical attention while we are closed, please contact Casino Hospital on 66622111 or for non urgent medical assessment, confidential and free health advice phone North Coast Health Connect on 1800 198 888 24/7.

Are you registered in MyMedicare?

You’re eligible if you’ve had 2 or more face-to-face appointments at your regular general practice or health service in the past two years, or one face-to-face appointment in 2 years in a remote area, and have a valid Medicare or Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran card.

By registering, you can access longer telehealth consultations with your regular practice and GP, and they can access additional funding to deliver more of the care you need.

Registration is voluntary. You can begin your registration online through Medicare Online or Express Plus Medicare Mobile app, or by talking to your GP or practice.

For more information and to register, visit 💻 health.gov.au/mymedicare

The doctors consulting at Casino Medical Centre operate their own independent medical practices, and therefore may have different fee arrangements. Each of the doctors consulting at Casino Medical Centre currently operate a private billing practice and accept cash, cheque, EFTPOS & credit card payments. Your doctor will usually bulk bill children under 16(some exceptions apply).
If you have any questions about your doctors fees, please speak with your doctor directly or contact reception.

Everyone in NSW can pick up a free COVID-19 rapid antigen test (RAT) at Service NSW service centres, mobile service centres and recovery centres.
Due to availability and demand, the number of RATs you can collect is at the discretion of each service and may vary between visits.
Use the online map to see where you can get a free RAT near you: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/testing-managing/free-rat-tests/find

Casino Medical Centre will be closed for the Christmas/New year period from 4pm Friday the 23rd December 2022 until 8.30am on Tuesday the 3rd Jan 2023. For urgent medical attention while we are closed, please contact Casino Hospital on 66622111.

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing issues with our phones. Please do not leave a message if you are prompted to do so as we do not have a message bank service and will not receive your message. Please be patient with our staff as we are working with our provider to rectify the issues and do apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Has someone in your household tested positive for COVID-19? Here’s what you should do next.

If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you need to get tested.

If you test positive, self-isolate for 5 days. On day 5, if you still have acute symptoms, such as a sore throat, runny nose, cough or shortness of breath, remain in self-isolation for 7 days from the day you took your test.

If you have symptoms and you test negative, stay home until you do not have any symptoms.

If you don’t have any symptoms you do not need to self-isolate – but you must take steps to protect yourself and the people around you:
• Don’t visit high-risk settings (healthcare, aged care, disability care or correctional facilities)
• Work or study from home where practical
• Wear a mask when in indoor settings that are not your own home
• Avoid seeing people who are at high risk of severe illness
• Distance from your COVID-19 positive household member, if possible

For more info on what to do if you’re a household contact, visit: www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/management/household-contacts

These everyday habits can help us stay COVID safe:

- Stay at home when you feel unwell
- Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations
- Wear a mask in crowded areas
- Keep up with good hand hygiene by washing your hands often for 20 seconds with soap and water, or use sanitiser when you can’t use soap and water
- Get together where there’s fresh air

More: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/stay-safe

From 6pm tonight, there are new rules for household and close contacts.

If you are a household or close contact and don’t have any symptoms, you do not need to self-isolate, but you must follow the Household and Close Contact Guidelines for 7 days from the last time someone in your household tested positive for COVID-19, or as otherwise directed by NSW Health:

• If you develop symptoms, you must self-isolate and get tested for COVID-19. If your test result is positive, you must isolate and follow the testing positive to COVID-19 advice. If your test result is negative, stay home until you do not have any symptoms.
• Do not visit high-risk settings (healthcare, aged care, disability care or correctional facilities) unless you require care yourself, or you have permission from the facility to visit for exceptional circumstances (e.g. end of life visits).
• Wear a mask when you are in an indoor setting that is not your own home, including workplaces and tertiary education. Schools may have their own guidance for students which should be followed.
• Work or study from home where possible. You must seek approval from your employer or education facility before returning to your workplace or school.
• Masks are also encouraged in your home to reduce the risk of transmission within your household.
• Avoid contact with people at higher risk of severe illness where possible.
• Avoid large or crowded indoor gatherings where you will be in contact with groups of people that you don’t live with, where possible.
• Consider taking a rapid antigen test if you do need to attend an indoor gathering, including your workplace or school, even if you do not have symptoms.

More: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/management/household-contacts

Recently had COVID-19 and been released from self-isolation?

You have a low risk of getting it again in the 12 weeks after your infection.

So if you’re exposed to someone who tests positive to COVID-19 within 12 weeks after you were released you do not need to test or self-isolate.

If it has been more than 12 weeks since you were released from self-isolation you need to test and self-isolate.

More info: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/management/advice-for-confirmed

Casino Medical Centre has re-opened after the flood event. We have sustained damage to flooring and equipment so please be patient with our staff while we navigate our way through this.

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Casino Medical Centre remains closed due to flooding. Our building sustained damage and multiple staff have been flood affected. All appointments this week have been cancelled and we apologise that we could not contact you individually. If you are in need of urgent medication please call 1800931158. We are working on opening again as soon as possible.

Casino Medical Centre is closed today, Monday 28th February due to flooding.

Recently recovered from COVID-19 but have been re-exposed to the virus?

If you’ve recovered from COVID-19 you have a low risk of getting it again in the 28 days after infection as, in most cases, your body develops some immunity to the virus.

However, you can become unwell with COVID-19 more than once. If you have symptoms and it has been more than 28 days since you recovered from COVID-19, you should get tested as you may have been re-infected.

If you’re re-exposed to COVID-19 within 28 days of recovering, you won’t need to self-isolate or get a test unless you have symptoms but after these 28 days, you will need to assess your personal risk, test, and self-isolate.

Vaccines continue to be our best defence in reducing the risk of infection and protecting against severe illness, hospitalisation and death. If you have fully recovered and are due for your vaccination, including a booster, you don’t need to delay, you can get your vaccination 4-6 weeks after recovery.

For individual advice, please speak to your GP.

More info: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/management/advice-for-confirmed

If you’re taking a saliva rapid antigen test, do not eat, drink or brush your teeth for at least 30 minutes before putting the swab in your mouth.

Rapid antigen tests can be very accurate when used as instructed. However, food and drink can impact the accuracy of the result.

If testing before going to school or work, we recommend taking a test first thing in the morning, before eating, drinking or brushing your teeth.

Be prepared in case you test positive for COVID-19.

Here is a list of items to include in your COVID-19 ready kit:
💊 paracetamol or ibuprofen
💧 electrolyte powder or solution
🧤 disposable gloves for handling dishes may provide an extra layer of protection
🤧 tissues
😷 masks
✨ cleaning products
🧪 Rapid Antigen Kits
👩‍⚕‍ a list of key helplines and resources – such as the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080, mental health services, and your states or territory’s helplines.

Learn more at 💻 https://www.health.gov.au/health-alerts/covid-19/testing-positive

Casino Medical Centre is now administering Covid-19 Vaccinations for children aged 5-11 years. Please phone 6662 1555 during business hours to book.

It's now easier to call Casino Medical Centre.

Casino Medical Centre updated their business hours.