We welcome Drs Fiona Morrison and Nick Wright but say farewell to Drs Phil White and Argy Song. Read more about these changes .........
Flu vaccination time is upon us again:
We have stocked up our fridges with flu vaccines and so recommend making an appointment to have this done. It is especially recommended and provided free to everyone 65 years or older, and anyone with certain medical conditions that pre-dispose them to serious complications of Influenza such as:
Heart disease
Long-term Chest problems e.g. Asthma
Diabetes
Pregnancy
There have already been quite a few cases of Influenza A in Dunedin already this year so we recommend early vaccination.
For further information please follow this link www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/influenza
If you are not eligible for a free flu vaccination the fee will be $35.00
To make an appointment for a flu vaccination please click here and at the option "select provider" click on "Flu Clinic" 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
We have stocked up our fridges with flu vaccines and so recommend making an appointment to have this done. It is especially recommended and provided free to everyone 65 years or older, and anyone with certain medical conditions that pre-dispose them to serious complications of Influenza such as:
Heart disease
Long-term Chest problems e.g. Asthma
Diabetes
Pregnancy
There have already been quite a few cases of Influenza A in Dunedin already this year so we recommend early vaccination.
For further information please follow this link www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/influenza
If you are not eligible for a free flu vaccination the fee will be $35.00
To make an appointment for a flu vaccination please click here and at the option "select provider" click on "Flu Clinic" 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
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
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
readMeasles:
You will probably be aware that there have been 2 cases of measles in Dunedin over recent weeks and over 20 cases in Christchurch. 5 people are in isolation in Otago as possible cases.
Measles is a highly infectious disease which can cause severe medical complications including ear infections, pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain).
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
If in doubt about your vaccination status please e-mail nurses@amityhc.co.nz and we will endeavour to find out and give appropriate advice.
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR MMR Vaccination 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
You will probably be aware that there have been 2 cases of measles in Dunedin over recent weeks and over 20 cases in Christchurch. 5 people are in isolation in Otago as possible cases.
Measles is a highly infectious disease which can cause severe medical complications including ear infections, pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain).
- 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 (can pass it on by being in the same room as other people) 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 034640041 for advice.
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
- 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
- Children between 12 and 15 months of age can have their first MMR early (please phone to make an appointment with our nurses if you would like to do this
- Children under 12 months are not recommended to have early immunisation unless they are travelling to a country with a high risk. At this stage travelling to Christchurch is not thought to carry such a risk. The reason for this is that if an immunisation is given this early they will still need 2 further immunisations. If you have a child who is in this age group and travelling overseas please contact our nurses for advice either by e-mailing nurses@amityhc.co.nz or phoning 03 4640041
- Those aged up to 20 years old who have 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 MMR's they definitely need to take no further action.
- People with no history of immunisation are at risk of 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
If in doubt about your vaccination status please e-mail nurses@amityhc.co.nz and we will endeavour to find out and give appropriate advice.
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR MMR Vaccination 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
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Our fees for Community Services Card Holders have dramatically reduced from December 1st....
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We have been selected to be one of the first four practices in the Southern Region to adopt the Health Care Home model of General Practice . Pretty much business as usual but find out what that will mean for you..
You can now book an appointment through this website if you are a patient registered at Amity Health Centre..........
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Read more about our patient portal - over 50% of eligible patients have activated this way of interacting with the practice .... read here how you can join this exciting innovation ........
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We can improve the way we look after you by accessing some hospital and pharmacy records. Read more ...
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