General news

Please note that due to unprecedented demand as OMICRON runs rampant, FMC will be only accepting patients who are on our books for either COVID testing or for COVID vaccinations. We predict that this will be a temporary measure but both workforce and supply limitations have caused this decision.

Saturday January 8th is now open for Pfizer booster shots. Ring the clinic and grab an appointment if you have had your last shot 5 months or more before January. Demand has been skyhigh since the announcement over the weekend of the change from 6 to 5 months, along with the increase in Omicron and…

Booster COVID shots are now available for eligible people 5 months after second doses. Please note that over the weekend the criteria changed from 6 to 5 months.  We have opened up more appointments as a result.

There is a lot of discussion about vaccinations for the under 12yo children in the media but at this stage we are not in the position to take appointments for jabs in this age group. The final go ahead has not been given and neither have the vaccines been delivered. Watch this space (and please…

by Dr Priscilla Robinson It’s OK to ask We are lucky here in postcode 3960 for many reasons. The scenery is astounding, the outdoor facilities are fantastic, the local produce is of exceptional quality, we have a good local hospital and health centre, and we are near enough to major towns and high-level facilities if…

The Omicron Variant of the virus is a timely reminder that until the whole world has access to vaccinations none of us are really safe from these variant mutations. It is a travesty that poorer nations have so little access to vaccines. You can help through the link below. Have a look, donate and spread…

Casual Receptionist We are looking for a friendly, motivated and, ideally, experienced person to join the top team of receptionists we have at Foster Medical Centre. Must be able to work between 0800 and 1830 weekdays as well as some Saturday mornings. Please forward resume to Heather Byrne at 97 Station Rd Foster, or office@fostermedical.com.au…

Casual Receptionist We are seeking a friendly and motivated person to join our reception team. Must be available to work between the hours of 0800 and 1830 weekdays and some Saturday mornings. Previous reception experience preferred. Please forward resume to Heather Byrne, 97 Station Rd Foster 3960, or office@fostermedical.com.au

Talking to a friend the other day, I was asked the question ‘Is it really necessary to vaccinate young children?’  She followed, with a mother’s tenderness ‘After all, Henry has only been in this world for such a short time.’ Indeed, this is such a fine balance. While more than 90% of the adult population and…

Foster Medical Centre Mirror Article for November 10 Booster shots are now available to all people who have had their second dose at least 6 months ago. We have plenty of vaccines and plenty of availability. So why a booster?  The vaccines we have in Australia (AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna) are extremely effective at preventing…