Covid Vaccine
The Covid vaccine roll out is likely to start in the community for those > 65 years old in May followed by the general population > age 16 years after that.
It is important that there is a two week gap between a Flu vaccine and a Covid vaccine. The Ministry of Health has asked that the Covid Vaccine programme is given priority over the Flu vaccine programme. We will be working with the Ministry to schedule and deliver vaccines to meet this requirement.
The Covid vaccine is given in two doses, 3 weeks apart. It is safe and very effective at
1. preventing a Covid 19 infection
2. preventing serious illness if you did still become infected, and
3. reducing the chance of passing on the infection if you did still catch Covid
All of the Wood Street team have received both doses of the vaccine and highly recommend that everyone over the age of 16 receives the vaccine when they can. There are minimal contraindications and it is a very safe and effective vaccine.
Stay tuned to this page for further updates.
COVID-19 - Level One
Under level 1 alert we are continuing to triage every patient prior to an appointment at the practice. We may require you to wear a mask - this is to protect everyone from respiratory illnesses, especially vulnerable people.
We continue to offer video, telephone and email consultations through the H365 on-line portal, and by telephone. Usual charges will apply. If you have an email you can register for the portal at no charge - please phone reception to register.
It is really important that you tell us before you come in if you have a cough, runny nose, sore throat or a fever .
To request repeat scripts please advise our reception team or request via the portal, and allow 24 hours for these to get to the pharmacy. Please also allow at least 24 hours for the pharmacy to prepare the medications for you.
For up to date reliable information please go to
www.health.govt.nz
We will keep this page updated with any changes. In the meantime please stay at home, follow all the advice from the Ministry of Health and the Government and phone us if you need us !
You might find this link useful to explain transmission of Covid-19
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/
The Covid vaccine roll out is likely to start in the community for those > 65 years old in May followed by the general population > age 16 years after that.
It is important that there is a two week gap between a Flu vaccine and a Covid vaccine. The Ministry of Health has asked that the Covid Vaccine programme is given priority over the Flu vaccine programme. We will be working with the Ministry to schedule and deliver vaccines to meet this requirement.
The Covid vaccine is given in two doses, 3 weeks apart. It is safe and very effective at
1. preventing a Covid 19 infection
2. preventing serious illness if you did still become infected, and
3. reducing the chance of passing on the infection if you did still catch Covid
All of the Wood Street team have received both doses of the vaccine and highly recommend that everyone over the age of 16 receives the vaccine when they can. There are minimal contraindications and it is a very safe and effective vaccine.
Stay tuned to this page for further updates.
COVID-19 - Level One
Under level 1 alert we are continuing to triage every patient prior to an appointment at the practice. We may require you to wear a mask - this is to protect everyone from respiratory illnesses, especially vulnerable people.
We continue to offer video, telephone and email consultations through the H365 on-line portal, and by telephone. Usual charges will apply. If you have an email you can register for the portal at no charge - please phone reception to register.
It is really important that you tell us before you come in if you have a cough, runny nose, sore throat or a fever .
To request repeat scripts please advise our reception team or request via the portal, and allow 24 hours for these to get to the pharmacy. Please also allow at least 24 hours for the pharmacy to prepare the medications for you.
For up to date reliable information please go to
www.health.govt.nz
We will keep this page updated with any changes. In the meantime please stay at home, follow all the advice from the Ministry of Health and the Government and phone us if you need us !
You might find this link useful to explain transmission of Covid-19
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/