Little Pears

05/06/2026

FLU SEASON IS HERE AND THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE 🚨

Since 1st June, SA has already recorded over 1,852 confirmed influenza cases — and those are only the people who visited their doctor and got tested. The real number? Thousands higher.

⚠️ Influenza can hit fast and hit hard. It's not just a bad cold it can mean days off work, kids home from school, and vulnerable family members at serious risk.

✅ The single best thing you can do right now is GET VACCINATED.

Flu vaccination is recommended for every Australian aged 6 months and older — babies, kids, adults, and especially those aged 65+. SA's latest coverage data (30th May) shows far too many people across all age groups are still unprotected heading into the peak of flu season.

Don't put it off. Every day counts.

📞 Book your flu vaccination with us today — we're here to keep you and your loved ones protected this winter.

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

01/06/2026

Flu season is here and this year, protection is easier than ever.

No needles. No tears.

FluMist is a simple nasal spray no injection, no pain, no fuss for little ones.

Proven to protect against the most common seasonal influenza strains.

Flu season peaks fast. Early vaccination gives your child the best protection.

Ready to protect your family?
Call us today to secure your child's appointment 08 8166 0888

21/05/2026

Where has the blue puffer gone?
For people aged 12 years and over, there is a type of combination preventer and reliever puffer that you take just when you have symptoms, not every day. This has replaced the blue puffer and is known as an anti-inflammatory puffer.

This is better than the blue puffer, which only relieved the symptoms and did not address the underlying inflammation associated with asthma.

No one aged 12 years or older with asthma should rely entirely on a blue puffer. If a blue puffer is your only asthma treatment, you could be at risk of severe asthma attacks and excessive use of emergency treatments that can have serious side-effects.

Please book an appointment with your GP to review your management.

30/04/2026

Flu Clinic is NOW OPEN!
Flu season is here! We are now offering 2026 influenza vaccinations at both practices. Vaccination is recommended for everyone over 6 months of age.

How to Book

Book online: www.peartreefp.com.au | www.littlepears.com.au
Call Pear Tree: (08) 7228 5818
Call Little Pears: (08) 8166 0888
Book via the AMS Connect app
Fees Please note a small out-of-pocket fee applies to all flu vaccine appointments to cover nurse administration costs this applies even if you receive a government-funded vaccine.

Government Funded $15

Non-Government Funded $25

At Pear Tree Family Practice your health and well being is our number one priority. The doctors aim to provide the same standard of care that we would like our own families to receive: thorough, high quality, current, all-inclusive care with a strong emphasis on preventative health

28/04/2026

Just a little reminder for our patients:

Paediatrician Waitlist: We are actively working to contact patients when paediatrician waitlist appointments become available. We kindly ask that you save our clinic numbers in your phone so you can easily recognise our calls and return them promptly.

Voicemail Messages: Please be aware that if your voicemail is not set up with your name, we are unable to leave messages for privacy reasons. We encourage you to update your voicemail greeting to ensure you don't miss important communications from us.

Missing Result Text Messages?: If you are not receiving SMS updates about your results, please check with our reception team to confirm that you have communications consent enabled on your account. This allows us to send you messages regarding your results, appointment reminders, health reminders, and billing invoices.

Student on Placement: We currently have a student on clinical placement supporting some of our doctors over the next 6 weeks. If you would prefer the student not to be present during your consultation, please let your doctor know and the student will happily step out no questions asked.

09/04/2026

💉 Flu Clinic is OPEN!
Book your 2026 flu vaccine at Little Pears Family Practice
📲 Book online: www.littlepears.com.au or via the AMS app
📞 Give us a call: (08) 8166 0888
A small administration fee applies to all bookings. Government-funded vaccines available for eligible patients.
👃 FluMist (nasal spray) is available for eligible children aged 2 to 5 years. Also available as a private option (fees apply) for children aged 5 to 18 years.

At Pear Tree Family Practice your health and well being is our number one priority. The doctors aim to provide the same standard of care that we would like our own families to receive: thorough, high quality, current, all-inclusive care with a strong emphasis on preventative health

01/04/2026

18/03/2026

Nature conveniently provides some of the best immune-supporting foods right when we need them most.
Try to include these autumn staples in your meals:

>Pumpkin Rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A), which supports the health of your respiratory tract lining your first line of defence against infection

>Citrus fruits (oranges, mandarins, grapefruit) Packed with vitamin C to support immune cell function; also great for skin health

>Root vegetables (sweet potato, carrots, parsnip) Full of antioxidants and fibre to support gut health, which plays a huge role in immunity

>Garlic & ginger Both have well-known anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties perfect for warming soups and stews

>Leafy greens (spinach, kale, silverbeet) A great source of folate, iron, and vitamins C and K

16/03/2026

Our walls are filling up with some seriously impressive Easter eggs! But there's still time to enter our Easter Egg Colouring In Competition we'd love to see even more creativity from our little patients and their families!

Pop into reception to grab your sheet. Winner announced 31st March 2026 fingers crossed!

03/03/2026

Calling all little artisit! Enter our Easter Colouring in Competition! Winner will be annouced 31st March 2026!