Just a reminder that we will be continuing our ‘Flu vaccine clinics from 2:30-4:00pm this week from Tuesday to Friday. As usual these are outside PathLab.
A further reminder to those who are eligible for the new bivalent COVID booster to book in through bookmyvaccine. With 300 COVID related deaths already in 2023 maximising your protection is a positive step to reduce your risk and limit the load on an already overstretched health system.
The team at Tarawera Medical Centre would like to wish all our patients a happy Christmas and a safe New Year. It has been another very challenging year with COVID and we would like to thank everyone for their patience as we struggle with the workload. The Health system is under immense pressure and COVID case numbers are ramping up again so a wise present to yourself would be to get a booster vaccination if you are eligible for one.
As usual we are open except on the stat holidays but are extremely short staffed so these days are essentially for acute urgent issues only. There are no routine appointments available over this time as we are still having to deal with an increasing number of COVID cases every day. Please make sure you have ordered repeat prescriptions well in advance to avoid a last minute rush.
Holiday hours;
Thurs 22 December, Fri 23 – 8:00-4:30
Sat 24, Sun 25, Mon 26, Tues 27 – closed
Weds 28, Thurs 29, Fri 30 – 8:00-4:30
Sat 31, Sun 1 Jan, Mon 2, Tues 3 – closed
Wed 4, Thurs 5, Fri 6 – 8:00-4:30
If you have an emergency call 111. Afterhours or on Public Holidays calling our number 07 3238499 will connect you with a registered nurse for advice
Enjoy the holidays, stay safe and remember sun protection.
COVID-19 Delta is coming. The situation in Auckland makes it clear that we will not be eliminating Delta the way we managed with the initial Alpha variant of COVID-19. We need to protect ourselves and those we care about before it arrives in the Bay of Plenty and vaccination is the most effective way of doing this. The sooner we do this the sooner we will get back to some kind of normal.
Super Saturday is an opportunity to stand up and make the choice to protect yourself and those around you for when Delta arrives. In Kawerau the vaccination clinic will be open in the Town Hall from 10am to 3pm.
In Auckland and the rest of the world data clearly shows that Delta is a disease that targets the unvaccinated. While vaccination is not a guarantee that you won’t catch it, it is a far more prevalent and serious disease among the unvaccinated. Do your bit to protect yourself, small children who cannot yet be vaccinated and other vulnerable people in your community.
If you want to discuss COVID-19 vaccination with one of our doctors or nurses we are happy to talk with you and there is no charge. This can be done as phone consultation if more convenient.
For more information see Karawhiua and the Unite Against COVID-19 websites.
The following videos in Maori and English explain how the vaccine works.
COVID vaccination has now been extended to Group 4 which includes all over the age of 60. This includes anyone over 16 with certain underlying conditions. Please visit the the DHB Covid Vaccination website for current details.
Vaccinations are by appointment only so please phone 0800 829 001 to book your appointment.
COVID vaccination continues to roll out over the Bay of Plenty with a clinic in Kawerau every Monday and Tuesday. All people in Group 3 are currently eligible. This includes all over 65 years of age and anyone over 16 with certain underlying conditions. Please visit the the DHB Covid Vaccination website for current details.
Vaccinations are by appointment only so please phone 0800 829 001 to book your appointment.