News & Updates

If you have cold or flu-like symptoms -please wear a mask when in the practice, to protect other vulnerable people.  You can also choose to book a phone consult if appropriate.  

You may be eligible for antivirals based on your age , ethnicity, if immuno-compromised, or if you have significant health needs.  You can check here: https://pharmac.govt.nz/news-and-resources/covid19/access-criteria-for-covid-19-medicines/covid-antivirals/

If it’s a weekday, you can call our nurses to advise you have covid and would like to discuss antivirals. 

On a weekend- Either: 1) Register your positive RAT result asap online at this link. This will automatically alert your GP or 2) If you test positive during the weekend, or during any public holiday, your pharmacy can also help you get antivirals faster than we might be able to. Rolleston Unichem Central Pharmacy (by Coffee Culture) on 03 3472498 offers this service, as do some other pharmacies in town.

Then- Your GP will assess if you are eligible for antiviral medication and get this underway as soon as possible.

Not feeling better after isolation or think you may have Long Covid? Check out this NHS website for great advice and guidance around when to seek additional help.

Flu Vaccinations  can be given from April 1st- December each year, if in stock.. 

Even if you are not eligible for a free flu (see eligibility criteria below), you can still book as long as you are an enrolled patient here. 

 We often set up flu clinics April>May. 

To book into the flu clinic please just phone us 033478848. ***If you’re already coming in to see your doctor or nurse for something else, they may be able to offer you a flu vaccination while you are here, please just ask the nurse/doctor at the time, to save you making two trips in to see us.   

Eligibility criteria for FREE seasonal influenza vaccination for 2023:

• Pregnant women
• For 2023 only: children between 6 months and 12 years. 
• Anyone under 65 years with any of the medical conditions listed in this link   
• Anyone aged 65 years or over
• Maori and Pacific Ethnicity 55 years or over

For those not eligible the flu vaccine costs $30 for those under 18 years old and $35 for those over 18 years old.  

Please advise if your child is under 3 years old, as they have a slightly different vaccine, so we will need to check we still have some in stock.

For more information talk to your GP or practice nurse, or call 0800 IMMUNE.