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Flu Vaccinations
We are please to announce that Funded flu vaccinations will be available from Tuesday 1st of April. Anyone over 65 is eligible for a free influenza vaccination each year. Some people (under 65 years) with chronic medical conditions also qualify for a free vaccine.
We strongly encourage everyone to have a flu vaccine as we go into winter this year.
Non-funded FLU vaccines are available NOW for those who don’t meet the funding criteria. These can be purchased for $35.00.
If you are over 65 and wish to have extra protection against the influenza infection, you can purchase the non-funded Fluad Quad for $45.00.
We also offer COVID Vaccinations at the practice. It must be more than six months since your previous COVID Vaccine or COVID infection.
Staff Updates
Dr Maggie Wanty
As some of you may have heard, Maggie has retired. We are missing her already and know that her patients will be too. Maggie was a much-loved part of KRMC for such a long time and the place isn’t the same without her. That said, Maggie will be enjoying her well-deserved leisure time, and we wish her all the best.
Dr Martine Gerritsen
Unfortunately, Martine is leaving KRMC with plans to move overseas shortly. You might see her around the neighbourhood at urgent care until her move. Martine has been a valuable member of the team for the past four years and we are sad to see her go. We wish her well for her future adventures.
Martine’s last day with KRMC will be May 1st 2025.
Dr Bessie Harrop
We are excited to welcome Dr Bessie Harrop to the practice.
Bessie graduated from the University of Sydney in 2012 and spent the next few years in various Sydney hospitals. After completing her GP training in Australia, she recently made the move back home to NZ.
Bessie has a real passion for children’s health, backed by additional qualifications, and takes a special interest in women’s health, sexual health, and neurodiversity, including ADHD.
Bessie will be available for consultations on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5th May 2025 and she will be looking after both Maggie’s and Martine’s patients as well as taking new enrolments.
New Enrolments
Please email us at admin@krmc.co.nz to request an on-line enrolment form. The following Doctors are accepting new patients: Dr Nick Buist, Dr Gareth Roberts, Dr Bessie Harrop.
Manage My Health Portal
If you wish to join the portal please contact Reception to get the link sent. The portal can be used to book appointments, order prescriptions and view lab results.
Manage My Health can be accessed online https://www.managemyhealth.co.nz/ or via an app. You can find the app on both the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Vaccinations
Meningitis
Meningitis ACYW (Menactra or Nimenrix) and Meningitis B (Bexsero) vaccination is now funded for individuals aged 13-26 who are moving into close living quarters i.e. dormitories, barracks, university halls of residence. These vaccines both cover 4 strains of bacteria known to cause meningitis.
Meningitis B vaccination (Bexsero) is now fully funded as part of the routine vaccination schedule in childhood and will be offered with the 3-month, 5-month and 12-month vaccinations for children under 1 year old. It is recommended that children have a dose of paracetamol half an hour before this vaccination. Catch-up vaccination is funded for all children under 5 years old. Please see the link below for full details.
Shingles
Shingrix vaccine replaces Zostavax and is fully funded for individuals in their 65th year (aged 65). It is recommended to have the doses 2-6 months apart. Shingrix is also funded for individuals aged 18 and over who fit certain criteria i.e. immunosuppressed. Please see the link below for full details.
Privately Funded Vaccines
Many funded vaccines, including those discussed above, are also available for private purchase if you do not meet the funding criteria. All privately funded vaccines must be discussed with a doctor and prescribed before they can be given. They must be prepaid and the vaccine will be ordered once payment has been received.
This year, we are also offering non-funded Fluad for individuals aged 65+. Fluad contains an extra molecule designed to help create more antibodies against influenza. This can provide better protection in the over 65s. We expect to have Fluad available from the 3rd week of March.
Costs vary between vaccines and are available on request. Please note, some vaccinations require more than one dose given over a period of time.
More information
More detailed information on the above vaccines is available at:
Meningococcal ACYX https://www.immune.org.nz/vaccine/menactra and https://www.immune.org.nz/vaccine/nimenrix
Meningococcal B https://www.immune.org.nz/vaccine/bexsero
Shingles https://www.immune.org.nz/vaccine/shingrix
Influenza https://www.influenza.org.nz/, https://www.immune.org.nz/vaccine/influenza-vaccine and https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/f/FluadQuad.pdf