To keep you safe and well especially during the COVID 19 pandemic, Theodore Medical has instituted several infection control initiatives. Download our recent community booklet for more information on how we are implements these initiatives.
Wherever you live, whatever your health conditions and whatever your vaccination status, you will be cared for. Read this guide for information about recovering from COVID at home.
Suffering from COVID-19? Use this simple diary to track your symptoms on the road to recovery.
This decision guide contains information about Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. These COVID-19 vaccines are recommended if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning pregnancy.
Whilst COVID has settled, the virus continues to infect community members of Theodore and we ask that if you have a new episode of a runny nose OR sore throat OR cough OR fever/temperature that you ring the Surgery on 49931371 for advice regarding an appropriate appointment for review and a possible PCR test.
If the symptoms are not new and have been confirmed as NOT COVID by a Covid test withing the last 7 days – please make a normal appointment.
Groups at greater risk of complications if they contract COVID
Some people are more susceptible to complications from viral infections such as COVID 19, including the following:
In order to help keep yourselves and your loved ones safe, please practise good hand hygiene , avoid touching your face and ensure that if you cough/sneeze that you do so using a tissue and discard into a closed bin straight away
Theodore Medical is still providing boosters – so if you would like a booster please ring the Surgery – 49931371.
Oral antiviral medications are available for those requiring this treatment.
All the suggestions about keeping safe during the height of COVID are still current and valid.
Feeling unwell? If you develop a fever, a cough, sore throat or shortness of breath within 14 days of overseas travel, contact a doctor or call 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84).
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a new virus. Symptoms include fever, coughing, sore throat and shortness of breath. The virus can spread from person to person, but good hygiene can prevent infection. Find out who is at risk and what you should do if you think you have COVID-19.