NEW ALERTS

Flu vaccines are available from the 1st April. BOOK NOW

Please call the clinic 04 385 0255. to make an appointment with the Nurse.

We recommend getting the flu vaccine as soon as possible, as winter is the time you are most at risk to become infected with the flu. It takes 2 weeks for your flu vaccination to be the most effective.

Protect yourself and your whānau

An annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone over 6 months. It is FREE for:

• People aged 65+
• Pregnant people
• Many people with underlying health conditions including those with mental illness or addiction.

If you do not fit into the criteria group above, the cost for the flu vaccine is $25.

You can find more information about the vaccine here. >

Te Aro Health Centre fee increase 

As of the 1^st February 2025 our consultation fees will increase.  See new fees here.

Prescription changes

$5 prescription charge will now be charged to every medicine on new prescriptions.

We are no longer able to send text messages to confirm that your prescription has been sent to the pharmacy. Repeat Prescriptions will be available to collect from your allocated pharmacy 2 working days after your request

Read more on the prescriptions for repeats and from specialists and non-publicly funded prescribers.

Measles outbreak

Calling all 15-30 year olds

Let’s help prevent a measles outbreak in the future.  If you are unsure that you have had two doses of the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella) please let us know and we will arrange for you to have a vaccination.

Measle Case in Wellington Region

There has been a case of measles in the Wellington Region.  Please make sure you are protected and if you are born after 1968 and have not been vaccinated you are eligible for two free doses of MMR which is 99% effective in preventing measles.

National Measles Campaign - focusing on the immunity gap for adolescents and young adults.

Meet the Health & Well-beingTeam

• Do you want to improve your health or better manage a medical condition?
• Do you need support to improve your sleeping, eating, or exercise behaviours?
• Do you want to learn how to better manage your mood or anxiety?

Read more about our Health and Well-being team members.

Estrogen/estradiol patch shortages

In Aotearoa, estrogen patches are the only funded option and there is a worldwide shortage. Hormone treatment should NOT be stopped suddenly.

For women on MRT - menopause replacement therapy or transwomen on gender affirming therapy - don’t panic there are alternatives.

Read more about why we all need to care.

VACANCIES

General Practitioner – Part Time Te Aro Health Centre is seeking a GP to join our whanau. We are a not-for-profit VLCA practice located in the heart of Wellington City. Read more