Symptoms and COVID-19 testing policy
– All patients (across all age groups, include vaccinated patients) who have upper respiratory symptoms (URTI) are required to get test for COVID-19, and the symptoms include
- fever (≥37.5),
- cough,
- sore throat,
- runny nose,
- body aches,
- shortness of breath (difficulty breathing) etc.
– Patients will be advised to have COVID-19 NEGATIVE result (72 hours) and check-in with code prior an appointment with your doctor.
**The test will be free for everyone, it requires the collection of nasal and throat swabs and generally takes less than 10 minutes. Please click on this link for drive thru location
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping us safe.
updated 10/10/21
Vaccination after testing positive for COVID-19
ATAGI continues to advise that previous infection is not a contraindication to vaccination and vaccination can occur following recovery of acute illness from COVID-19. People who have had COVID-19 can be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine once they recover from the acute illness. There is no requirement to delay vaccination, however, vaccination can be deferred for up to 4 months as past infection reduces the chance of reinfection for at least this amount of time.
Please Note:
- If a patient tests positive for COVID-19 between their first and second doses, or between their second and booster dose, the patient should delay the next dose until they have recovered from the acute illness.
- People with prolonged symptoms from COVID-19 beyond 4 months should be vaccinated on a case-by-case basis.
Temporary exemption from COVID-19 vaccination:
- Those with a PCR-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection can temporarily defer vaccination up until 4 months after the infection.
- The time frame for temporary exemptions was previously 6 months.
- ATAGI has decreased the time allowable for deferral of vaccination after prior SARS-CoV-2 infection to 4 months due to the increased risk of re-infection with the Omicron variant, particularly for those who had a Delta variant infection in 2021
updated on 05/02/2022
Welcome to North Epping Family Practice.
We are a fully computerised medical centre, our aim is to provide quality comprehensive healthcare to our patients in the community.
Our doctors are Australian trained with fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and are highly experienced. We offer a comprehensive range of health services in one convenient location.
We accept appointments and walk-ins. Bulk billing is available to Australian Medicare card holders.
We invite you to visit us at Shop 9, 288 Malton Road, North Epping NSW 2121.
Phone: (02) 9868 7957
Fax: (02) 9869 0149
Email: northeppingpractice@gmail.com
alternative phone 0478850855
Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Sat CLOSED
Sun 9am-1pm
closed for lunch 1-2pm Mon-Fri
Medical Centre Location: