Immunisations/vaccinations
Flu Vaccinations available 1 April 2025
Note: Influenza vaccine is highy recommended, but it does NOT protect against COVID-19.
Immunisations and Flu Vaccines are available by appointment.
Walk-ins may be possible but there could be a long wait depending on nurse availability.
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am - 11.30am and 2pm-4pm
Saturday: Vaccination are NOT available on Saturdays.
There are two Flu vaccines available
FUNDED - FREE
Inlfuvac Tetra Flu Vaccine
Eligibility Criteria:
65 years & Over
Pregnant Women
Children aged 6 months to 4 years old who were hospitalised for respiratory illness or have a serious respiratory condition
Children 6 months or older with underlying health conditions such as Heart / Kidney disease, Cancer, Diabetes, Autoimmune Disease, Cochlear Implants
People with underlying health conditions such as Diabetes, CVA, CVD, COPD / Asthma, Chronic kidney disease, Cancer that’s not in remission, Other conditions: eg. autoimmune disease, etc
People under 65 years age with serious mental health or addiction needs
PHO Funded Flu Vaccines:
These are available for:
All non-eligible Enrolled Maori & Pacifica patients between 55 – 64 years age
All non-eligible Enrolled Children between 6 months to 12 years age.
OR
UNFUNDED - $35
Flu QuadrI
Visitors & patients who don’t meet the eligibility criteria can be offered non-funded Flu Vaccines - at a cost of $35.00 - per dose.
A specific flu vaccine for patients over 65 yrs that last a year or with chronic illnesses. This not funded and a fee will apply. Please request with nurses.
See link for more information https://www.immune.org.nz/vaccine/influenza-vaccine
IMMUNISATIONS
The Centre provides a full immunisation service for well infants and children according to the FREE immunisation schedule.
For Adults - travel vaccines are available following a Doctors assessment and recommendation. Travel vaccines incur a fee.
After vaccination, you will need to wait for 20 minutes in case of a reaction..
Privately funded flu vaccinations for all other patients are available with a fee.
Due to demand and shortages of vaccines, children and high needs patients will take priority
Vasectomy
No scalpel vasectomy surgery is performed by Dr Chris Wong.
A pre-op consultation is required. The current operation fee is $500.00 inc. GST. Please check cover with private insurance if applicable. Enrolled patients may be eligible for some public funding via our PHO.
For more infomation download the vasectomy information sheet.
Accident and Urgent ServiceS
Accidents or an urgent medical problem can be seen with an appointment. We are equipped with treatment rooms and a nurse triage service. If the problem cannot be managed by the doctors, then our description of the type and extent of the injury or acute problem can help in your referral to the appropriate hospital department.
Cervical Smears Recalls
Cervical smears are available from a nurse or doctor. Screening for low risk women is now done by a self swab for Human Papiloma Virus. They should be done every 5 years between ages 30 and 70 years. We have a recall service that will send you a reminder if your smear is overdue.
Community services
In the community there are many back-up services for primary health care. These include the District Nurse, West Auckland Hospice, Public Health Nurses, Plunket, Maori Health providers and home help. The doctor or practice nurse can refer you to these services if required.
Family Planning
Advice and treatment is available for all aspects of fertility, contraception including vasectomy on site.
We are able to fit Jadelle implants, and copper or Mirena IUCD’s.
There is funding for these sexual health services for eligible populations.
Home Visits
Non-urgent home visits may be available for specific cases. This is a limited service. Please phone the nurse early in the morning to enquire. There is an extra fee for this service. The practice will consider home visit requests within a 5 km radius of the practice at the discretion of the GP.
Mammography
Mammograms are recommended for all women between the ages of 45 to 69 years, especially those with a family history of breast cancer. BreastScreen Aotearoa provides FREE mammography for women aged between 45 and 69 years. We will send you a reminder if your mammogram is overdue.
Medicals
Insurance Medicals, health check ups, and driving licence examinations are available.
Please advice reception when making an appointment as these will require extra time.
Nursing ServiceS
A Nurse is available to handle telephone enquiries and give brief advice on health matters. You may need to leave a message and your call will be returned.
For enquiries regarding results of laboratory investigations and imaging etc. Please phone between 8.30am-11.30am and 2.00pm-4.00pm
pharmacy
Unichem Ratanui Pharmacy is linked to our medical practice, and can provide all your (FREE) prescription requirements. Ph: 09 837 5234 Fax: 09 836 2943. email: ratanui.pharmacy@xtra.co.nz
They are open from 8.00am to 6.00pm. Website: http://www.ratanuipharmacy.co.nz
Prescription service
Where you have a stable long-term condition, then your ongoing prescription may be obtained by telephone or email. As part of your ongoing care, regular repeat prescriptions may require you to see the nurse for following your care - e.g. for blood pressure.
For some repeat prescriptions, patients are required to have a consultation with their doctor every 6 months in order to continue their medication. Our nurses will advise when a patient needs to see the doctor.
You may E-mail requests to: scripts@ratanui.co.nz
If emailing, please provide your name, date of birth and the exact name, dose and quantity of the medication then you require. There is a charge for all repeat prescriptions. There may be extra surcharge for prescriptions that are emailed to a pharmacy, or that are required on the same day after 2.00pm.
Radiology
Auckland Radiology Group provides an X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI and Bone density service. They are situated next to the Waitakere Hospital Entrance at 53 Lincoln Road, Henderson Ph (09) 836 2040.
Awanui Laboratory - Henderson Collection
The Lab is located at 10 Woodford Avenue, Henderson.
Hours 8.00am - 5.45pm Mon-Fri and 8.00am - 12.00pm Saturdays.
Requests from your doctor are now often online forms.
If you have any queries please contact Labtests on Ph (09) 574 7399
Recall reminders
Preventing ill health is an aim of modern general practice. Prevention can be easily overlooked, and for this reason we are able to send you SMS text reminder recall notices for various checkups.
Referrals
A consultant opinion for further care is often needed and a referral letter is important to provide the medical details of your problem and your past history. Your doctor is your expert who is usually the best person to judge the need for the most appropriate specialist or clinic for the problem. Extra charges apply.
Surgical Procedures
Minor surgery available includes the removal of moles, skin lumps, skin cancers for biopsy and ingrown toe nails.
Vasectomies and IUCD insertions are available. These all require a double appointment.
Terminal Illness Care
When patients and family wish to spend their last days at home, we provide a home visiting service when needed, and assist the caring team of family, friends, district nurses and Hospice nurses. We work closely with the West Auckland Hospice and the District Nurses.
Other Services Available
• Antenatal care - attending midwife Lorraine Milne
• Asthma education
• Cardiovascular risk assessments
• Diabetes Management
• Ear inspections and irrigations
• ECG cardiographs
• Simple Fracture management
• Liquid nitrogen skin treatment
• Lung function testing – spirometry (ON HOLD)
• Mental Health care
• Nurse cervical smear clinics
• Smoking cessation clinics (ON HOLD)
• Steroid joint injections
• Well woman and man checks
Health coaching and wellness advisors will be available from February 2025.
