We offer a full range of immunisations:
Immunisations
- Childhood – as detailed in the Well Child/Tamariki Ora health book – these are free
- Adult influenza (free to +65 and certain medical conditions)
- Influenza vaccines to healthy adults and children
- Adult Diptheria/tetanus
- Occupational – some people are exposed to higher risk through their work (eg. Hepatitis A and B)
- Vaccinations according to Public Health initiatives
- Other non-funded vaccinations such as the shingles vaccine (Zostavax) and Boostrix (whooping cough, diptheria and tetanus). Please speak to your doctor about these vaccines.
Immunisations play a large part of the nursing role at the Otaki Medical Centre. We provide a comprehensive vaccination service available Monday to Friday by all of our nursing staff who are fully trained vaccinators. For scheduled immunisations and information see:
http://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/preventative-health-wellness/immunisation/new-zealand-immunisation-schedule
As part of our Occupational Health programme we also offer a service of visiting local businesses to vaccinate staff at their workplace. If you require workplace vaccinations please contact the medical centre.
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