Our Vision
"Our Vision is for a bright and active future for all those
involved with or in need of a heart or lung transplant.
We actively encourage organ donation and support the Alfred
Hospital Melbourne, the Transplant Team, patients,
recipients, their families and carers, throughout the
journey."
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group is a wonderful way to stay in touch with others on the
waiting lists, and also to contact and ask questions of
post transplant recipients
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Transplant Clinic News
ATTENTION EVERYONE
H1N1 Swine Flu
Clinic Recommendation
The Transplant Clinic has recommended that recipients have the Swine Flu vaccine that has just been made available.
Recipients have preference as they are in the group most at risk and the vaccine is available through their GP who should bulk bill charges to Medicare.
Unlike the yearly ‘Flu Shot’s, only a single dose is required – (NOT 2 shots 6 weeks apart).
y If you have been diagnosed with a positive culture previously you do NOT need the vaccine.u do NOT
THOSE on the waiting list and Carers should also have the vaccine
1st. October, 2009
A few reminders
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Long Term patients - Please have your 'outside' blood tests done at least 1 week before your appointment. If you come from the country areas then 10 days please.
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Remember to ring and cancel an appointment you cannot keep as there are many others who might like this appointment but will have to wait until the next available one.
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If you are unwell and need to come to the Clinic please ring us first. You might be infective and we may need to isolate you.
Sue
Tamblyn
Alfred Transplant Unit
- Ward 3F
