Cessnock Medical Centre

Please call 4990 5600 to book your flu vaccination. 

• People aged 65 years and over
• People aged 6 months to 5 years
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and older
• Pregnant women
• People aged 6 months and over with the following conditions:
  • Cardiac disease
  • Chronic respiratory conditions
  • Chronic neurological conditions
  • Immunocompromising conditions
  • Diabetes
  • Renal disease
  • Haematological disorders
  • Children aged 6 months to 10 years on long term aspirin therapy

All patients that do not fit the above criteria can purchase the vaccine from our practice for $20. 

DO NOT ENTER THE PRACTICE;

• If you have traveled to any of the hotspots in Australia in the last 14 days. 
• Had close contact with a confirmed or suspected case of coronavirus.
• If you are awaiting  Covid test results.

If any of the above applies to you, please call reception on 4990 5600 to organise a phone consult.

•  If you have flu-like symptoms, such as;
  • fever
  • cough
  • sore throat
  • runny nose
  • shortness of breath                                                                                     
• If you have traveled overseas in the last 14 days.
• If you have traveled to any of the hotspots in Australia in the last 14 days.
• If you have had contact with a suspected or confirmed case of Coronavirus.

1. Phone 4990 5600 to book an appointment time with your GP. 
2. If you have any flu-like symptoms, you will need to have a covid test and receive a negative result before you see a GP face to face.
3. When you arrive for your appointment, PLEASE WAIT IN YOUR CAR.
4. Please call 4990 5600 to notify reception of your arrival.
5. Once reception have screened you, you may come into the waiting room.
6. Alternatively, you can book a phone consult with your usual GP.

1. Phone 4990 5600 to book an appointment for a phone consultation.
2. The doctor will then call you at the appointment time.
3. Any prescriptions you require can be faxed directly to the pharmacy.