Influenza

Flu Vaccinations are available between 9.00 am and 12.00 noon and 2.00 pm and 5.00 pm on weekdays - no appointment necessary - ring to book for the Saturday nurse clinic.  Vaccinations are FREE if you are aged 65 or older, or have a chronic condition.  Otherwise the charge is $ 29.00.

Influenza (flu) is different from and much more severe than the common cold. The best protection against influenza is annual immunisation with influenza vaccine - now available at Karori Medical Centre. Antibiotics do not work for flu or common colds.

Those who have chronic medical conditions such as:

• asthma (on preventative therapy)
• diabetes
• heart disease
• kidney disease
• immune deficiency disorders

and those who are 65 years or older, or pregnant, are eligible for FREE influenza vaccine, funded by the Ministry of Health.

When should I contact the doctor immediately?

If you or your child develop any of the following symptoms of meningitis:

• eyes intolerant to light
• severe headache or neck pain
• drowsy, floppy, less alert or difficult to wake
• skin rash
• high fever
• vomiting
• unusual or high pitched cry

YOU MUST CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.