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Flu Vaccinations
We are please to announce that Funded flu vaccinations will be available from Tuesday 1st of April. Anyone over 65 is eligible for a free influenza vaccination each year. Some people (under 65 years) with chronic medical conditions also qualify for a free vaccine.
We strongly encourage everyone to have a flu vaccine as we go into winter this year.
Non-funded FLU vaccines are available NOW for those who don’t meet the funding criteria. These can be purchased for $35.00.
If you are over 65 and wish to have extra protection against the influenza infection, you can purchase the non-funded Fluad Quad for $45.00.
We also offer COVID Vaccinations at the practice. It must be more than six months since your previous COVID Vaccine or COVID infection.
New Enrolments
The have limited availability for new patients. Please email us at admin@krmc.co.nz.
Staff Updates
Dr Nick Buist: Available for appointments on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Dr Melissa Hunter: available for appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Dr Jess Arcus: available for appointments Monday-Thursday
Dr Gareth Roberts: available for appointments Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Dr Martine Gerritsen: available for appointements Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dr Vanessa Fardon: available for appointments Monday-Thursday
Dr Denise Watt: available for appointments Monday, Wednesday-Friday
Manage My Health Portal
If you wish to join the portal please contact Reception to get the link sent. The portal can be used to book appointments, order prescriptions and view lab results.
Manage My Health can be accessed online https://www.managemyhealth.co.nz/ or via an app. You can find the app on both the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Vaccinations
Meningitis
Meningitis ACYW (Menactra or Nimenrix) and Meningitis B (Bexsero) vaccination is now funded for individuals aged 13-26 who are moving into close living quarters i.e. dormitories, barracks, university halls of residence. These vaccines both cover 4 strains of bacteria known to cause meningitis.
Meningitis B vaccination (Bexsero) is now fully funded as part of the routine vaccination schedule in childhood and will be offered with the 3-month, 5-month and 12-month vaccinations for children under 1 year old. It is recommended that children have a dose of paracetamol half an hour before this vaccination. Catch-up vaccination is funded for all children under 5 years old. Please see the link below for full details.
Shingles
Shingrix vaccine replaces Zostavax and is fully funded for individuals in their 65th year (aged 65). It is recommended to have the doses 2-6 months apart. Shingrix is also funded for individuals aged 18 and over who fit certain criteria i.e. immunosuppressed. Please see the link below for full details.
Privately Funded Vaccines
Many funded vaccines, including those discussed above, are also available for private purchase if you do not meet the funding criteria. All privately funded vaccines must be discussed with a doctor and prescribed before they can be given. They must be prepaid and the vaccine will be ordered once payment has been received.
This year, we are also offering non-funded Fluad for individuals aged 65+. Fluad contains an extra molecule designed to help create more antibodies against influenza. This can provide better protection in the over 65s. We expect to have Fluad available from the 3rd week of March.
Costs vary between vaccines and are available on request. Please note, some vaccinations require more than one dose given over a period of time.
More information
More detailed information on the above vaccines is available at:
Meningococcal ACYX https://www.immune.org.nz/vaccine/menactra and https://www.immune.org.nz/vaccine/nimenrix
Meningococcal B https://www.immune.org.nz/vaccine/bexsero
Shingles https://www.immune.org.nz/vaccine/shingrix
Influenza https://www.influenza.org.nz/, https://www.immune.org.nz/vaccine/influenza-vaccine and https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/f/FluadQuad.pdf