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Flu Clinic April 2025 

Flu vaccinations are available from Tuesday 1st April 2025.

People over 65 years, young children and those with chronic conditions are more at risk of experiencing severe outcomes from the flu.

Vaccination provides the best protection for you and your whānau.

If you are interested in being vaccinated please phone to make an appointment in the Flu Vaccination Clinic.

You are able to book your appointment now by calling 06 759 1888.

We are offering 3 flu vaccine options. Please decide which vaccine you would prefer before your appointment.

Please be aware of the price difference.

Vaccine name  Information Cost
Influvac Tetra Government funded influenza vaccine. Good protection for all.

 FREE* or $35 for   non-eligible patients
Fluad Quad Designed specifically for people over 65 to give better and longer protection. $44 

(not-funded)
Flucelvax

Quad

 Designed to be an exact match to flu strains circulating this year. Cell based technology. Provides longer protection than the funded vaccine. For patients over six months old. $44 

(not-funded)

Please do not come into the practice if you have COVID or any of the following symptoms: sore throat, fever, cold or flu symptoms or should be isolating.

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Practice Update – June 2023 

Introducing Tess James
Pharmacist Prescriber
PGPharm, PGDipClinPharm

PG Pharmacist Prescribing

Tess has a wealth of knowledge and works collaboratively with our clinical team to support our patients.

Tess is able to see adult patients for all routine medication reviews, repeat prescriptions, help to optimise your current medications, and any medication related concerns that patients may have with their medicines.

Her specialist area for prescribing is Type 2 Diabetes and primary prevention of cardiovascular disease,

Tess works four days a week by appointment.

If you have ever had any questions about how your medicines work then she is the person to see.

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Introducing Cristina our Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP)

HIPs (Health Improvement Practitioners) are registered health professionals who work alongside GP’s and nurses, helping out when any problems with living and stress are having an impact on our hauora (health and well-being).
The HIP can practically help with:
• Relationship issues
• Stress & anxiety
• Management of long-term conditions
• Low mood
• Chronic pain challenges
• Sleep issues/Fatigue & tiredness
• Lifestyle changes/feeling stuck
• Child/youth behavioral issues
• Reducing/quitting smoking
• Any other life or health problem

Anyone of any age can see the HIP & sessions are FREE
Interested? Book an appointment or ask your Dr or nurse about it today.