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Flu Vaccination Clinic Reminder 2022

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Just a reminder that we are running an influenza vaccination clinic outside PathLab between 2:30pm and 4pm. every afternoon this week.

As usual Influenza vaccinations are free for all those over 65 and those under 65 with chronic health conditions. This year they are also free for Māori and Pacific people age over 55. There is also no delay for those who wish to get a vaccination but are ineligible for a free vaccine. If you don’t qualify for a free vaccine the cost is $35.

The clinic will be outdoor under a gazebo as before so please remember to use sunscreen, sunhat or bring an umbrella depending on the weather. Also a reminder to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.

Influenza Vaccinations 2022

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Influenza vaccinations will be available from Friday 1 April. We will be running a vaccination clinic outside PathLab between 2:30pm and 4pm. The plan is to run a clinic every afternoon at these times dependent on vaccine availability.

As usual Influenza vaccinations are free for all those over 65 and those under 65 with chronic health conditions. This year they are also free for Māori and Pacific people age over 55. There is also no delay for those who wish to get a vaccination but are ineligible for a free vaccine. If you don’t qualify for a free vaccine the cost is $35.

The clinic will be outdoor under a gazebo as before so please remember to use sunscreen, sunhat or bring an umbrella depending on the weather. Also a reminder to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.

Kawerau Super Saturday – Town Hall 10am-3pm

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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.

Coronavirus – COVID-19

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With confirmation of the first case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in New Zealand it is worth reviewing what to do if you are concerned that you may have had contact/contracted the virus.

Most importantly, please DO NOT just arrive at the surgery unannounced as this would risk infecting all other patients and staff and potentially disrupt ongoing health provision to the community as staff may have to be quarantined if exposed. Phone ahead for advice and ideally PHONE the dedicated Healthline number 0800 358 5453 which is available 24 hours a day and will provide the appropriate advice for your situation.  

Information is being updated regularly by the Ministry of Health so it is best to access the latest advice at the COVID-10 (Novel Coronavirus) page.

Snow White’s Immunisation Day

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Snow White visits the Tarawera Medical Centre for an Immunisation Day

With the measles outbreak centred in Auckland the nurses  have been extremely busy with immunisations to ensure all who want protection have been able to receive it. This week Snow White and her helper appeared to help with the effort and impressed young and old. This was an initiative of Michele Pearson-Garcia who has recently joined the nursing team. She was supported by all the staff including Tracy Wilson who joined the fun in costume too.

Tracy Wilson and Michele Pearson-Garcia in costume for the Snow White Immunisation Day

The measles outbreak is a timely reminder not to become complacent about illnesses that many have forgotten. Some of us grew up in an age when measles, whooping cough, mumps, rubella were a right of passage. These had long term implications for some and it was just accepted as random tragedy as there was no way of preventing it. To better understand this issue the Health Promotion Agency/Te Hiringa Hauora website has a number of resouces including this video.