Practice Information & Updates

Access during Construction

The Launceston Health Hub is undergoing a construction project which will see an expansion of health services for the Launceston community.
Our priority is to ensure existing services remain open during the construction period.

From 20th November, 2023 access via Wellington Street will be closed. Access is via Cleveland Street, only.

Please click here to see details for pictures, maps, parking and entrance options.

Conditions of Entry

The following conditions of entry will apply for patients and visitors to the Launceston Health Hub.

  • As the risk level of COVID-19 is classified as ‘low’ in Tasmania, masks are optional for patients and visitors of the Health Hub building.
    With consideration of their individual risk, some of our GP’s will ask their patients to wear a mask. Our reception staff will let you know if this is the case for your appointment.
  • Any person experiencing cough, cold and/or flu-like symptoms will not be permitted to enter the Health Hub building.
    Patients with these symptoms can book into the Launceston Respiratory Clinic for a face-to-face consultation.
  • COVID positive patients can book a F2F appointment at the Launceston Respiratory Clinic if a physical examination is needed.
  • Alternatively, a telehealth appointment can be made at the Launceston Medical Centre for patients who are COVID positive. Standard fees apply.
  • Close contacts may enter the building as long as a negative RAT has been performed on that day. Strictly, the person must not have any cough, cold or flu like symptoms.
  • Masks are no longer mandatory for entering the premises, however some of our clinicians will require you to wear a mask during your consultation.
  • A maximum of one support person is permitted per appointment (excluding young children)
  • Patients may be asked to wait in their car if there is an unexpected delay to the appointment time.
  • Our practice has a Zero Tolerance policy towards abuse of any kind. We ask for kindness and understanding as we endeavour to keep our practice safe for our staff, visitors and patients.

Launceston Medical Centre will be holding flu clinics from April, 2024 to correspond with Public Health Guidelines for maximised protection over the flu season. These vaccinations will be given in the General Practice;
Ground Floor
247 Wellington Street
Launceston

Online bookings can be made here

Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions.

  • ATAGI has advised that influenza vaccines can be co-administered (on the same day) with a COVID-19 vaccine. Patients due for a COVID vaccination will be able to request this on the day of their flu vaccination.
  • The highest level of protection occurs in the first 3 to 4 months following vaccination. Annual vaccination should ideally occur before the onset of each influenza season. This is usually from June to September in most parts of Australia but may be atypical this year. Vaccinating from April provides protection before the peak season.
  • Free flu vaccinations are provided to individuals considered high risk:
    • children from 6 months to less than 5 years of age
    • adults aged 65 years and over
    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over
    • pregnant women (during any stage of pregnancy)
    • people aged 6 months and over with medical conditions which increase the risk of complications.
  • Private vaccines are available for $19.95 for those who don’t meet the above criteria.

After receiving any vaccine, you may experience minor side effects. Most side effects are mild and last no more than a few days.

Common reactions to COVID-19 vaccinations include:

  • a sore arm
  • headache
  • low level fever
  • muscle pain
  • chills
  • tiredness, or
  • joint pain.

If you have a side effect that worries you, please call us and we will book an appointment with your doctor.

You can also use the COVID-19 Symptom Checker to see if you need to seek medical help

To keep our staff and patients well Launceston Medical Centre is currently not seeing patients with cold and flu symptoms (including runny nose, sore throat, cough or fever).  Patients who have attended the practice previously have the option of booking a telehealth appointment with their regular GP.

Alternatively, any patient experiencing these symptoms can book in for a consultation at the Launceston Respiratory Clinic which is located right next door to us.  In addition to COVID testing, prescriptions, general advice and medical certificates can be provided.

Booking and more info available at www.launcestonrc.com.au or by calling 63108310

For up-to-date information about COVID-19 Vaccinations and how they work, please click here

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