http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.howickhealth.co.nz en-us Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:41:13 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/post/157437/christmas-newsletter-2025/ Discounted fees for appointments made via 'MyIndici' (click on 'External Telemedicine Consult' or the CareHQ icon to access CareHQ) between 25 Dec 2025 - 2 January 2026:- all children < 14 yrs old are free- non-CSC adults pay $50- CSC adults pay $3- non-CSC youth (14-17) pay $25- CSC youth (14-17) are free - nurse consults (ie. for STIs/ UTIs, medical certs) are $30... Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:01:58 +1300 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/#post157437 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/post/156333/update-about-12-month-prescriptions/ From February 1st, some people with stable, long-term conditions will be eligible to get prescriptions that last up to 12 months for some medications.A 12-month prescription will not be clinically appropriate for all people. For patients who take multiple medications, or medications that require regular review, blood tests, or dose adjustments, it is very unlikely that a 12-month prescription will be appropriate. In these situations, shorter intervals, such as three or six months ... Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:15:45 +1300 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/#post156333 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/post/155477/measles-vaccination/ With concerns about the spread of measles in our community, you will need to have a think about whether or not you will require a measles vaccination.The government has widened eligibility so for those aged 12 months and over who require vaccination can have this free. You can check with the information below.The following is advice from the Immunisation Advisory Centre.‍70 years or older: People aged in their 70s and older do not need an MMR vaccineMid-50s and 60s: People aged in their mid-50... Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:15:07 +1300 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/#post155477 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/post/145206/frequently-asked-questions/ Are you accepting new patients?Yes, we are, though Dr. Wilson is not.What can I do if there are no appointments available today?While we generally have doctor appointments available on the day, sometimes staff leave, sickness can cause longer waiting times. You can ask to be placed on a cancellation list at the practice, and we will do our best to fit you in on the day. Otherwise, you can call CareHQ (online GP appointments are free for Southern Cross members between 7 am -7 pm via the MySouther... Tue, 13 May 2025 12:29:04 +1200 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/#post145206 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/post/142950/appointment-reminders-by-email/ March 2025. Appointment reminders will now be sent by email.... Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:59:09 +1300 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/#post142950 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/post/142880/flu-vaccines-have-now-arrived-you-can-book-online-now-or-call-us/ Other vaccines that can be opportunistically given at the same time include:the shingles vaccine (funded in your 65th year otherwise cost is $355 per shot -2 are required -this includes the nurse administration fee),the COVID vaccine (if it has been >6 months since your last infection/vaccination),the tetanus vaccine (if > 10 years since your last vaccination - funded in the 45th and 65th year). $72 (includes the nurse administration fee)the pneumonia vaccine (Prevenar13 and Pneumovax23) w... Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:50:35 +1300 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/#post142880 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/post/142020/your-results/ You are encouraged to access the patient portal for your results from your doctor.Please register by completing the MYINDICI patient portal consent form.Only significantly abnormal results will be informed directly, otherwise, you can call the nurse or healthcare assistant for your results. Click here to register for MYINDICI.... Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:54:28 +1300 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/#post142020 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/post/142026/newsletter--dec-2024/ ... Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/#post142026 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/post/142017/cervical-screening/ Cervical screening options - from September 2023 there are now two screening options to make it easier.Click here for information.... Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/#post142017 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/post/142016/patient-portal/ If you are a registered patient you are now able to access your results 24/7 via the 'Patient Portal' link.... Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.howickhealth.co.nz/blog/#post142016