News
14/4/2021- FLU VACCINATIONS 2021
Flu vaccines will be available for people aged 65 and older from 14 April.
Unfortunately we do not have a timeline for when we can start giving the vaccines to the remainder of the population. We have been told it will be some time after mid May. Please keep checking our website for updates. For more information use link https://www.influenza.org.nz/
25/3/2021
GREAT NEWS we are opening a second late night clinic on Wednesday evenings
in Lower Hutt with Dr Marion Baechler starting on 7 April.
Dr Rob de Villiers (Registrar) will be leaving the clinic on 1 April and
Dr Nik Todkari (Locum) at the end of April.
We wish them both the very best and hope to have them back in the clinic in the
future.
We have three new GPs joining the clinic Dr Andrew Chaplin, Dr Hannah Copeland and Dr Dan Talbott.
10.11.2020 - MMR update
Many teenagers and young adults missed out on measles, mumps and rubella immunisation as children. They may not be fully protected from these diseases. Being immunised now is important to protect them and their family/whānau and stop future disease outbreaks.
Measles virus causes a rash, fever, runny nose, cough and sore red eyes. This virus can cause ear infection, lung infection, brain swelling, or, rarely, death.
Mumps virus can cause fever, headache and swelling around the face. This virus can cause swelling of the testicles, ovaries or breasts. » In severe cases, mumps virus can cause swelling of the layer over the brain or, rarely, brain swelling, or death.
Rubella virus can cause a rash, fever and swollen glands. This virus can be dangerous for a woman who is pregnant. If she has the disease it can damage her baby’s ears, eyes, heart or brain.
The MMR vaccine is free for young people who are eligible to receive publicly funded healthcare in New Zealand. Two doses of MMR protect 99% of people against measles and rubella, and around 85% of people from mumps.
If you are not sure whether you or your child has had two doses of MMR, two doses of MMR are recommended. There are no safety concerns with having extra doses. There are no safety concerns with having the vaccine for people who are already protected from measles.
All children and young people aged under 18 years. Adults born 1969 or later who are eligible to receive publicly funded health and disability services in New Zealand.
12/8/2020 - IMPORTANT UPDATE NOW LEVEL 2
Wellington has moved into Alert Level 2. This means we should keep 2m apart from each other, wash and dry our hands and sneeze and cough into elbows. If you have cold and flu symptoms, please stay home and ring Healthline (0800 358 5453) or ring us on 576 2009. You may be offered a COVID-19 test. Please say Yes To The Test, the test is free. Please be aware that testing is not free for asymptomatic people.
There is a great NZ Tracer app that you can download – either on Android or Apple devices. Use the NZ COVID tracer app Link to app here
Kia kaha HUTT CITY HEALTH CENTRES
There is a new helpline to support families of children with disabilities
In response to COVID-19, Explore Specialist advice have set up an 0800 line to offer immediate support and advice to families who have a child with a disability. This helpline support is available from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday by calling 0800 000 421.
Keeping you safe!
Effective immediately, this is what we as a practice are doing to keep you and our team safe. We would ask that if you are experiencing any fever, cough, flu-like symptoms, sore throat or a runny nose, regardless of the reason for your visit, please let us know before scheduling your appointment so we can arrange for the most appropriate and safe way to help.
- If you need a script, we’ll fax it directly to your pharmacy for you to pick-up
- If you are concerned about your symptoms, we’ll be able to reassure you with the most up-to-date information about what you need to do
- If your situation is not urgent, we’ll tell you what follow-up is needed and by when
- If you need an off-work certificate, we will email it to you
- Many other queries can be managed by phone, including ordering blood tests, Xrays etc
If you an appointment indoors
- You will need to wash your hands or use hand gel provided when you enter our building
- If you have a fever, cough, sore throat or suspect you may have Covid-19, we will assess you in our car park – we apologise in advance if this feels awkward for you
If you are given an appointment in your car
- A nurse in full protective gear will come to your car to consult with you.