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From 1 November 2023, the shingles vaccine Shingrix replaced Zostavax on the National Immunisation Program (NIP) schedule for the prevention of shingles and its complications. It is available for eligible...

Ok, we just made that up, but here at GPC we are declaring 2024 the Year of the Health Check! During the emergency phase of the pandemic, we saw a...

Movember, a uniquely Australian initiative to raise awareness of and improve men’s health, has just been and gone so we thought now was a good time to focus on men’s...

The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a long, hot summer ahead for most parts of Australia, with an increased number of heatwaves. But did you know that extreme heat events...

Ready for parenthood, or planning to expand your family? Congratulations! It’s an exciting time and a golden opportunity to prioritise your health for a healthy pregnancy and baby. Pre-pregnancy and...

Morning sickness, now known as nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP), is a common experience affecting 50-70% of pregnant women. The term “morning sickness” is thankfully falling out of favour;...

Breastfeeding can be an incredibly rewarding experience with many benefits for babies and their mothers. 96% of women choose to initiate breastfeeding, but it can get off to a shaky...

The 75 Year+ Health Check is a golden opportunity for both you and your doctor to spend time going through an in-depth assessment of your health and well-being every year....