MEDIA STATEMENT

"After consideration of the results to date of a comprehensive investigation into the safety of the seasonal flu vaccine for young children, I have advised, that as a precaution, the suspension of seasonal flu vaccination should continue for healthy children under five years of age."

Professor Jim Bishop AO
MD MMed MBBS FRACP FRCPA
Commonwealth Chief Medical Officer

The entire Media Statement by the Chief Medical Officer can be viewed on the PDF file below:

NSW Health Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Update 01 06 2010 Media Statement.

NOW TAKING REFERRALS – ITEM 713

WHAT is the Lifestyle Modification Program?

• Provided by accredited health professionals (diabetes educators, exercise physiologists and dieticians) it involves 10 hours of small group education over six months.
• Patients learn about healthy eating, exercising and staying motivated.
• It involves moderate physical exercise and supports participants in making lasting changes.

WHO is eligible for the subsidy?

• If you have billed a 710, 713 or 717 and the patient has scored ≥15 on AUSDRISK (but DOES NOT have diabetes) they can attend the program for only $50.00 with UNSW Lifestyle Clinic and $10 with Diabetes Australia – NSW (full cost is $264.00).
• Health care and concession card holders receive the course for free.

HOW To Refer?

• Fill in the AUSDRISK and General Practitioner Referral Form (PDF on website)

• Call the Division on 9389 0874 for a Diabetes Unique Identifier (DUI) and fax the referral to the Division on 9387 4175 for processing

For more information please contact Candi on 9389 0874 ext 203.
This information can be found on the LMP section of the website. Please follow the link below

 Lifestyle Modification Program - LMP