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FLU VACCINATIONS
We are currently running a Flu Clinic - please call one of our lovely receptionists to arrange an appointment - appointments available now.
CHARGES
Non-funded standard flu injection - $35
The 2024 flu vaccine is free for some people.
people ages 65 years and over.
people who have a long-term medical condition like diabetes, asthma, or a heart condition (ages 6 months and older)
pregnant people.
children aged 4 years and under who have been hospitalised for respiratory illness or have a history of significant respiratory illness.
people with mental health conditions, including schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizoaffective disorder.
people who are currently accessing secondary or tertiary mental health and addiction services.
The funded flu vaccine for children and adults (6 months of age and over) available in Aotearoa New Zealand is called Influvac Tetra.
When the flu vaccine is given:
The flu vaccine is available from 1 April each year, before winter starts. We recommend everyone over 6 months old gets immunised against flu every year.
If you have a child under 9 years old, talk to your vaccinator about whether they may need 1 or 2 vaccinations (4 weeks apart) depending on if they’ve had a flu vaccine before.
Side effects and reactions:
Like most medicines, vaccines can sometimes cause reactions. These are usually mild, and not everyone will get them.
Mild reactions are normal and shows that your immune system is responding to the vaccine.
If you’re going to have any reactions, they normally happen in the first few days after getting vaccinated. The vaccine itself is gone from your body within a few hours or days.
The most common reaction to an immunisation includes:
a slight fever
pain or swelling where the needle went in.
Other common side effects of the flu vaccine include:
crying, being upset, and hard to settle (in babies and toddlers)
loss of appetite
aches and pains
headache
Serious side effects are rare. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your doctor or nurse, or call Healthline for free on 0800 611 116.
PLEASE CLICK ON INFLUENZA DISEASE INFORMATION FOR MORE INFORMATION
HPV SCREENING
The process for cervical screening is changing from 12 September 2023
Please follow this link for more information:
Online bookings have been temporarily suspended - please call the practice for all appointments.
A non attendance fee will be applied if not cancelled within 4 hours.
Please be AWARE your appointment duration is 15 minutes.
Respectfully, if you have multiple concerns please either make an appointment for a later date or request a double appointment.
(EXTRA CHARGES WILL BE INCURRED)
We thank you for your consideration in alleviating waiting times for both yourself and others and allowing our doctors the time to cover all reasonable concerns in an appointment.
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V A C C I N E U P D A T E S
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA for FREE seasonal influenza vaccination in 2024:
Pregnant people (any trimester)
People aged 65 years older
Māori and Pacific peoples aged 55 to 64 years
People aged 6 months to under 65 years with any of the medical conditions listed in this pdf
People under 65 years of age who have schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizoaffective disorder; OR are currently accessing secondary or tertiary mental health and addiction services
Children aged 6 months to 12 years inclusive
Note: For eligible tamariki who require two doses of the vaccine, both doses are funded.
Bexsero (Meningococcal B Vaccine) has been added to the childhood schedule from the 1st March 2023.
It will be administered at the 3month, 5month and 12 month immunisation visits.
There will be an opportunity for catch up programmes for children 1-5 years of age and those between 13-25 yrs of age who meet eligible criteria.
Children under 2yrs of age will need to take Paracetamol 30mins prior to their vaccine. If you are uncertain as to the dose to give please discuss with your Pharmacist or call the practice nurse prior to your visit. You can also request a prescription for paracetamol from your GP – these can take up to 2 days to process so please request prior to appointment.
For more information about Bexsero click here
For information about Paracetamol dosing in Under 2yr olds - click here
Prevenar 13 has replaced Synflorix at the 6wk, 5mth and 12 mth visits. More Information about Prevenar 13 can be found here:
Please feel free to talk to your GP or practice nurse if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s vaccinations.
