Measles:
Measles is a highly infectious disease that can cause severe medical complications including ear infections, pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain) and often requires admission to hospital.
  • The first symptoms include fever, tiredness runny nose cough, and sore eyes, followed by a rash which usually starts on the face and lasts 4-7 days.
  • A person with measles is infectious from 5 days before the rash appears to 5 days afterwards.
  • If you think you might have Measles, please stay at home and phone us on 03 464 0041 for advice.
How to protect yourself against measles:

One MMR (Measles Mumps and Rubella) vaccination will provide lasting protection to 95% of those immunised.

Children are offered 2 MMR (Measles Mumps and Rubella) vaccinations at 15 months and 4 years.

For Children travelling to Auckland or overseas countries with a measles outbreak:
  • Children aged 6 months to 12 months can have their first MMR early but will still need to have 2 further doses at 15 months and 4 years of age to attain full immunity. If you have a child who is in this age group and travelling to Auckland or overseas please contact our nurses for advice through MMH, e-mail nurses@amityhc.co.nz, or phoning 03 464 0041.
  • Children between 12 and 15 months of age can have their first MMR and other vaccinations due at 15 months  early. Please book an appointment with our nurses to do this.

For Adults and older children :
  • People with no history of immunisation are at risk of catching measles and passing measles on if they are in contact with someone with the disease and will require isolation in their own home for up to 2 week if they come into contact with such a person. It is these people who should consider being vaccinated soon
  • Those aged up to 20 years old who know that they have had all their recommended childhood vaccinations can regard themselves as immune.
  • Those aged 20- 50 years who know that they have had at least 1 MMR have a high chance of being immune but as Measles outbreaks can occur at any time, it is wise to book in at some stage in the future for a second MMR. If they have had 2 MMRs they definitely need to take no further action.
  • People born before 1969 (when measles vaccination was introduced in New Zealand) can consider themselves already immune because there was enough measles in the community to provide natural immunity

If in doubt about your vaccination status please contact the nurses through MMH or by e-mail: nurses@amityhc.co.nz. There is no charge for MMR vaccinations for people who need it.
For more information please follow this link: https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/measles
Alternative consultations
Some health needs can be met without you coming in to see us - these include many repeat prescriptions, advice where a physical examination is not required, or questions about test results. We have the following options, all of which will incur a charge:
  • e-consultations - you can e-mail through ManageMyHealth (click here to access the ManageMyHealth page)
  • prescription requests - also through ManageMyHealth.
  • telephone consultations (if appropriate) - please email your doctor/nurse through ManageMyHealth to check if appropriate for a telephone consultation, or call 03 464 0041 to arrange this.
Please note that charges will apply for these services depending on the time spent and while they may not be cheaper than a face to face consultation, we hope they will be more convenient and save you time.These services may also lead to a face-to-face consultation at a later date, possibly after appropriate tests have been carried out.

If you wish to sign up for ManageMyHealth please speak to your doctor or one of the receptionists

Patients who make their appointment through ManageMyHealth are encouraged to specify the reason for the appointment, for the following benefits:
  • any relevant results, hospital letters, or other information are available for your appointment.
  • any necessary equipment for procedures, medicines or vaccines are available for your appointment.
  • any pre-work can be arranged, such as blood tests or x-rays prior to your appointment.
  • a longer appointment can be made if GP/nurse thinks appropriate.
There may be times when you would rather not specify the reason for your appointment - please feel free to write "Confidential" if this is the case.

 Shingles Vaccination:
You may have seen publicity about a free vaccination to help protect you from getting Shingles. This is a one-off vaccination offered to those people 65 years of age or over.  Over the next 2 years it can be taken up by people up to the age of 80 years old. If you have not had one and think you may be eligible please talk to your doctor or one of the practice nurses. Please note this vaccination is not suitable for everyone .
For more information please follow this link: www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/shingles
To make an appointment for a Shingles vaccination please click here and at the option "select provider" click on "Nurses" and choose your date and time. Please note if you are not registered on Manage My Health or have not used this website to book an appointment before now you will have to activate your account by providing your e-mail address and choosing a password 
or phone our receptionists on 03 4640041 The Shingles vaccination can be given at the same time as the Flu vaccination but please indicate when making the appointment or  to our receptionists or nurses that you wish to have both together
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