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Read moreVaccine Questions?
Immunisations and vaccinations are a cornerstone for prevention of many infectious diseases, and an important part of the management of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Similarly certain members of the community may be recommended different vaccine schedules or doses based on their unique underlying medical conditions.
We are very happy to discuss patients’ specific vaccination requirements, including recommending and facillitating alternate schedules and boosters optimised to their condition.
Along with successfully priming your immune system, there are a range of common side-effects to be expected as part of the vaccination process. We are keen to discuss and manage previous vaccine-associated symptoms to re-assure patients so as they can safely participate in vaccines & immunisations recommend to protect them, their families, and the wider community.
For patients requesting formal vaccine exemptions - these are best managed through the Victorian Specialist Immunisation Service (VicSIS)
Read moreSpecialists Joining Avid Allergy
We are very pleased to announce we have two new allergy specialists joining the team at Avid Allergy - Dr Jack Godsell & Dr Josh Chatelier.
Read moreTelehealth for Everyone!
We are now providing Telehealth to Everyone!
Read moreHow to prevent a Thunderstorm Asthma attack?
After the "Thunderstorm Asthma Event" on 21st November 2016 - Melbourne suddenly had very high numbers of people developing acute breathing difficulties due to asthma flares.
Read moreNot all Rashes are Allergy
Red itchy rashes that come on within minutes and go in hours, often rightly prompt people to consider allergy as a cause.
Read moreChildrens' Food Allergy Clinic
Due to popular demand we are opening a special Saturday morning Food Allergy Clinic for school-aged children.
Read moreNow also @Epworth, Berwick
We are pleased to announce a new location for Avid Allergy at the Epworth Specialist Centre - Berwick, and are looking forward to being able to provide a more convenient service to eastern Melbourne and Victoria.
Read moreThings to consider when choosing your allergist?
When choosing an allergist you want to make sure the individual you are seeing is a Specialist Allergist, an expert in their field and have undergone rigorous training to provide you with the best advice. There are many unproven allergy tests being offered and inaccurate or even dangerous advice may be given if the doctor is not trained appropriately. Many patients are not aware that anyone can call themselves a "Dr" even those without any formal medical training or a PhD.
Read moreAsthma Treatment with Immunotherapy
Allergen Immunotherapy has excellent evidence for treating Hayfever, but can it also treat Asthma?
Read moreFood Allergy Week
12th -18th May 2014 is Food Allergy Awareness Week. Australia has one of the highest rates of food allergies in the world. There are lots of ways to get involved and support this important cause.
Read moreWhy see an Allergist in winter about spring allergies?
You might ask why then should I see an Allergist in the winter, about something that is not going to be a problem until the spring?
April & May are really the last opportunity to start potentially curative treatment - so when the hayfever season starts you will be fully prepared and perhaps medication & symptom-free for the rest of the spring!
Read moreWorld Allergy Week 2014
This week is World Allergy Week (7th-13th of April.)
The theme for this year is "Anaphylaxis – When Allergies Can Be Severe and Fatal."
Read moreWhy do I get hay fever in the winter?
"Hayfever" symptoms in winter, (or those that occur all year round) may be due to allergy. But this is not a grass pollen allergy. The most common culprit is house dust mite. These mites are present anywhere people live - even in the cleanest households!
Read moreWhat is the Medicare Safety Net?
All Medicare card holders are eligible. Once qualified, Medicare may cover almost 90% of the paid fee.
Read moreNew additional treatment for Chronic Hives
Vitamin D3 may be beneficial as an additional treatment in Chronic Hives/Urticaria, as shown in a new study in press in from the Journal of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Read moreAvid Allergy in America!
AAAAI Annual Meeting 2014
We are currently being represented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) conference by one of our Specialist Allergists - Dr Kymble Spriggs. The 2014 AAAAI Annual Meeting is being held in San Diego, California.
Read moreWhat is Immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy (sometimes also called desensitisation) offers a practical cure of allergies for many people, and can significantly reduce the symptoms and the need for medication in the majority of suitable patients.
Read moreSuspected Food Allergies
The key to diagnosing a food allergy is getting a clear history from the patient of previous symptoms, and the situation in which they occurred.
Read moreOur new CBD location is coming...
We are excited to announce that a new CBD location for Avid Allergy is coming in March 2014.
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