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NewsUnder the red setting of the COVID-19 framework protection we will continue to utilise virtual (phone and video) consultations however such consults will increase. We will only bring you in for an examination if it is deemed necessary by the doctor (after taking a history while you are in the car park) -you can indicate your desire to be examined when booking online however please note this is not guaranteed. Please refer to the Ministry of Health's website for up to date information. If you have ANY cold symptoms (eg. fever, headache, runny nose, sore throat, new onset muscle ache, tiredness or cough) please DO NOT come in and book for a swab if mild or for a phone consult.
Vaccine exemption update. 7.11.21. Information on the MOH can be seen here. The exemption criteria can be seen here. Please read this first BEFORE making an appointment. Dr. Vallings will be retiring at the end of January 2022. She will no longer be accepting new patients. Please see her staff profile for more information. COVID-19 VACCINATION NEWS. We are an approved COVID vaccination centre. See above for more details. Reliable accurate information about the COVID vaccine can be found here. Patients with CFS/ ME might find this information helpful about COVID and the COVID vaccine. CURRENT CASES. As per MOH website please have a swab on day 5 and day 12 and self isolate for 14 days. Please call and book for your COVID swab with us. We will make time slots available COVID swabbing. Time slots will be updated on a daily basis. LEVEL LOCKDOWN INSTRUCTIONS for patients please click here. If you have only mild cold symptoms and would like a swab please call the nurse to arrange this. There is no change for a COVID consult. Additional charges apply if other non COVID issues are discussed. RESULTS You will be encouraged to access the patient portal for your results by your doctor so please register by clicking to the right and fill in the patient portal consent form. Only significantly abnormal results will be informed otherwise you can call the nurse or healthcare assistant for your normal results. Please see our newsletter at the right for changes at our practice. Novel coronovirus (Covid-19): If you have cold symptoms (ie 1 or more of the following- fever, runny nose, cough, headache, muscle aches, fatigue) PLEASE let reception know at the time of booking your appointment. PLEASE DO NOT COME INTO THE PRACTICE AND WAIT IN YOUR CAR AND CALL US. It is important to adhere to the above instructions for the safety of our vulnerable patients and our staff. Measles information update. Please read the below link first BEFORE contacting us as we are currently being inundated with many requests for information on top of our usual busy working day. Link to measles update. If you do have measles please go to this link and click on Whānau Pack - GPs and EDs. Meningococcal disease outbreak in Northland. If you are interested in vaccinating your child please see the attached link here. Prices are $130 for Menactra and $135 for Bexsero (an additional $25 for the nurse service applies). Patient Portal If you are a registered patient you are now able to access your results on the patient portal by clicking on the 'Patient Portal' link to the right and selecting the 'Health Record' tab. You will need to complete a consent form first. |
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