With COVID-19 attracting all the headlines, this year’s Influenza season has been somewhat forgotten.

While thanks to social distancing and improved hygiene, the number of reported Influenza cases is currently at a record low, it remains a significant risk, especially to those in vulnerable groups or age brackets.

By Dr Umberto Russo MBBS, FRACGP

Gastroenteritis, or ‘gastro’ as we commonly call it, is one of the top ten reasons our Doctors get called out after hours. While usually not life threatening, gastro can be a debilitating and unpleasant experience for patients and their carers, particularly when they don’t fully understand why they are suddenly sick.

With winter approaching, respiratory illnesses are on the rise – and a very common illness in young children is croup. The barking cough and hoarse breathing can be alarming for parents and patients alike…

By Dr Umberto Russo MBBS, FRACGP

Working in the after hours, our Doctors are frequently called to the bedside of a person requiring palliative care or end-of-life care. Some of these patients may be in an aged care facility, while others are at home.

By Dr Umberto Russo MBBS FRACGP GAICD

Apart from finger paintings and the odd collage, the unfortunate reality is that the thing your child will most likely bring home from childcare is an infectious illness.