COVID | Canberra Rheumatology

Appointments

We ask that you do not attend your appointment and call reschedule if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

We ask that you do not attend your appointment and call reschedule if you

If you have been identified as a close contact of a confirmed case of coronavirus in the past 14 days.
If you returned from overseas within the last 14 days
If you waiting on COVID-19 swab results
If you have you been asked to self-isolate by your GP, or a government authority
If you are currently in quarantine, or do you live in a household with a person who is currently in quarantine
If you have you been to any of the close contact or investigation exposure locations listed on the ACT Health website in the past 14 days
If you have been to any of the casual contact exposure locations listed on the ACT Health website and not yet returned a negative test result collected at least 4 days after you were there

Should I have the COVID-19 vaccine?

We recommend all our Patients above the age ≥5 years to receive the COVID-19 vaccination to protect against COVID-19 as it is recommended for people who are immunocompromised due to their increased risk of severe illness with COVID-19. (More about COVID Vaccine)

I am unwell: what should I do?

If you have a fever, (≥37.5°C) or history of fever (e.g. night sweats, chills) OR acute respiratory infection (e.g. cough, shortness of breath, sore throat) OR loss of taste or smell get a COVID test and call your GP for additional advice
You can call the National Coronavirus Health Information Line 1800 020 080 or your state or territory public health agency for advice.
If you are acutely unwell, please call an ambulance on 000 and alert the operator of your symptoms

For patients on immunosuppressant medications, you can also see Australian Rheumatology Association patient COVID guidelines. There is also a separate guide for GP's immunosuppression and covid guideline.