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We registered for MyMedicare – now you can too

We registered for MyMedicare – now you can too Mascot Medical and Dental Centre has joined thousands of healthcare providers across...

Coronavirus COVID-19

In accordance with Australian Public Health advice, Mascot Medical asks that any individuals who begin experiencing respiratory symptoms

Cervical cancer screening in Australia has changed from two-yearly Pap testing to five-yearly HPV testing.

Why has cervical screening changed? We now know that 99% of cervical cancer is caused by persistent infection with certain types...

Free flu shots for children aged 6 months to under 5 years

From April 2018 all NSW children aged from six months to under five years of age will be offered free...

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination

What is HPV? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus affecting both men and women. HPV is spread through genital contact...

Influenza-virus

What is influenza? Influenza, or flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. There are three main types...

Meningococcal Disease

What is meningococcal disease? Meningococcal disease is a serious illness that usually causes meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain...

Salmonellosis

What is Salmonellosis?   Salmonellosis is caused by infection with bacteria called Salmonella. In Australia, most Salmonella infections occur after eating contaminated...