Pear Tree Family Practice

24/06/2026

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that spreads through respiratory droplets and aerasols. Vaccination is the best protection against infection.

Who needs the vaccine?

Measles-containing vaccine is recommended for:

-children at 12 months of age
-adolescents and adults born in or after 1966 who have not received two doses of measles-containing vaccine
-healthcare workers
-childhood educators and carers
-people who work in long-term care facilities
-people who work in correctional facilities
-travellers

If you believe you need a second dose of the MMR vaccine, please call the clinic today on 08 7228 5818.

23/06/2026

The more you know 👇

Complementary medicines are therapeutic goods that are often derived from traditional medicine practices. You may also have heard them called ‘herbal’ medicines or ‘traditional’ medicines.

They include medicines with ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, plant or herbal material, microorganisms and homoeopathic preparations. They can usually be purchased without seeing a doctor or pharmacist.

However, just because a medicine is available without a prescription, or claims to be ‘natural’ or ‘healthy’, doesn’t mean it’s safe for you. Medicines bought from overseas, imported for personal use, or bought online from overseas websites are not regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration - TGA and could contain lead.

There is no safe level of exposure to lead and it can be harmful to your health, particularly for pregnant women and children.

Talk to your doctor if you been taking complementary medicine and have any symptoms, including:
• headaches
• tiredness
• abdominal pain
• lack of appetite
• anaemia
• weakness in fingers, wrists, ankles and muscles
• high blood pressure
• seizures.

For more info, visit
www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/complementarymedicineandlead

07/06/2026

FLU SEASON IS HERE

Since June 1st alone, there have already been over 1,852 confirmed influenza cases here in SA and that's ONLY the ones reported through doctor visits. Thousands more cases are going untested and unreported. The risk is very real.

😷 Many people who feel unwell with flu-like symptoms never see a doctor or get tested — meaning the true number is far, far higher.

💉 The good news? YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR FAMILY.

Flu vaccination is recommended for ALL Australians aged 6 months and older. Looking at the latest SA coverage data (as of 30th May), vaccination rates still have a long way to go across every age group — especially in younger children and working-age adults.

Don't wait until someone in your household is knocked flat. Get vaccinated now.

📍 Contact us today online, via the AMS app or give us a call and book your appointment today.

❤️ Protect yourself. Protect your kids. Protect your community.

05/06/2026

✋ Rememeber the basics & always was your hands!

Thinking about washing your hands? The answer should always be yes.

One of the easiest ways to prevent the spread of infection is with thorough handwashing for at least 20 seconds with water and soap.

For more information, visit: brnw.ch/21x2MUF

05/06/2026

Express Clinic: Same-day care, Open every day

Not every urgent health problem needs an emergency department. When you need to be seen today, but it's not a life-threatening emergency, our Express Clinic is here for you every single day.

Suitable conditions include:

*Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
*Suspected fractures or broken bones
*Wound dressings and minor cuts
*Animal bites (excluding snake bites)
*Minor burns

Available for new and existing patients. Book online, via the AMS app, or call us on 08 7228 5818.

04/06/2026

Thought about a tree change, or a tree change?
Come join the team at Pear Tree and Little Pears Fmaily Practice as a Medical Receptionist!

Medical Receptionist wanted to join a supportive General Practice Team working at both Pear Tree Family Practice and Little Pears

03/06/2026

Please note that traffic on Partridge Street is currently experiencing significant delays due to roadworks. Allow yourself ample time to navigate the area. If you are running late to your appointment, please call the clinic to let us know.

02/06/2026

Dr Malcolm graduated from the University of Queensland and holds a Fellowship in General Practice (FRACGP), along with a Bachelor of Commerce. He brings a thoughtful, prevention-focused approach to care, with special interests in complex itinerary travel medicine, diver's health, men's health, and skin cancer checks. When he's not seeing patients, you'll find him underwater on a scuba dive or hunting down 20th-century Japanese woodblock prints. He's a man of great taste!

Dr Malcolm consults on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and alternate Fridays. Doctor Malcolm has opened books!

Book online, via the AMS app or call us on 08 7228 5818 to secure an appointment.

Please note: Dr Malcolm does not take on new patients requiring ADHD management or assessment, does not provide WorkCover consultations, and does not prescribe opiates or benzodiazepines. If you need support in any of these areas, please call our reception team and we'll help you find the right fit for your needs.

01/06/2026

👏 celebrate all your wins.

Everyone has a different quitting journey.

What works for one person may not work for you. And while some people may find quitting smoking and va**ng relatively easy, for others, it is a struggle that may take many attempts.

The good news is that there is always something different to try. Every quit attempt you make will give you skills and knowledge that you can take into your next, possibly successful, quit attempt.

To learn more about methods you can try, visit quityourwayinmay.com.au

01/06/2026

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Bowel cancer is Australia's second deadliest cancer, claiming the lives of over 100 Australians every week. The good news? Over 90% of bowel cancers can be successfully treated if detected early.

Regular screening saves lives. Ask your GP about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, available through the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care. It could be the most important conversation you have this June.