Health Check for those aged 45-49 years!

Health Check for those aged 45-49 years! As the years continue to tick by, our bodies and health change. Entering middle-age often presents the first sign of a host of new health challenges for many people. So understanding your current health status can help you navigate the next phase in life. At Bribie MediPlus, the […]

What you need to know about the Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN)

What you need to know about the Extended Medicare Saftey Net (EMSN) The Extended Medicare Safety Net (EMSN) is designed to help lower your out-of-pocket medical costs for out-of-hospital services. It consists of two thresholds which are calculated over the calendar year (1 January to 31 December), and which resets each year on 1 January. […]

2023 Flu Season Has Arrived

2023 Flu Season Has Arrived Following an intense and deadly flu season in the Northern Hemisphere, the Australian Government and peak medical groups like the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) are strongly advocating that all who can get vaccinated in 2023, as early as possible (1). Influenza is most prevalent in the Southern […]

Free Flu Vaccines

Free Flu Vaccines The Queensland Government has announced free flu shots from May 24 to June 30 2022. All Queenslanders over 6 months of age are eligible! ‘The flu’ refers to a respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. These viruses can infect the nose, throat, and occasionally the lungs. They often change, that’s why a […]