Services

The Patient Portal – Manage My Health

Karori Medical Centre patients have the ability to view  their consultation notes and test results, message their Doctor through secure email, request a repeat prescription of their long term medications and make appointments via the portal Manage My Health.

Charges apply to obtaining brief medical advice from a Doctor and requesting repeat prescriptions.

Immunisations

Immunisation is a way of protecting against infectious diseases. It is a personal choice. There are benefits and risks associated with all treatments. You need to research the issue to ascertain if this is the right option for you.

A vaccine is a preparation which causes the body’s immune system to produce antibodies against disease-causing organisms. These antibodies protect the person against the disease.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) strongly recommend immunisation to protect your child. The immunisations against 10 diseases begin when your child is 6 weeks and can be completed with seven visits to a Doctor or Nurse.

Childhood Immunisations are given according to a schedule of ages and include:

• Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (dTap)
• Polio, Hepatitis B and Haemophilus B (Infanrix-hexa)
• Pneumococcal 13 (Prevenar 13)
• Rotarix
• Haemophilus B (Hib)
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
• Meningitis vaccines (Bexsero)

There are also vaccines available that are NOT on the childhood schedule, these include:

• Chicken pox vaccine (Varilrix)
• Pneumococcal  vaccine (Pneumovax)  from 2 years and adults

There is a charge for these vaccines

Influenza FAQ

Why should you get immunised against influenza every year?

The influenza strains circulating change every year and the vaccine is changed to match. For the best protection, immunisation against influenza is necessary every year.

When should people be vaccinated?

The optimal time for high-risk groups is March to April, in advance of the peak period of influenza activity, (usually between May and September) however outbreaks may commence before or after these months.The vaccine is only free to eligible people until the 30th June.

Can you get influenza from the vaccine?

No. The vaccine has been made from influenza virus that has been concentrated, inactivated, then broken apart. It cannot cause influenza as the vaccine does not contain any live viruses.

Why do healthy people need influenza immunisation?

Being fit and healthy will not protect you from influenza, as it spreads very easily and up to 1 in 5 of us still get influenza every year. By being immunised, you can protect yourself and lessen the chance of bringing it home to a baby, older relative or someone with a medical condition who could develop serious complications from influenza.

Useful information:

• The Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC): 0800 466 863
• Healthline: 0800 611 116

Podiatry

After graduating from CIT in 1987, John practiced in London at Guys Hospital and in a private sports clinic. On returning to New Zealand, John completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine at Otago University. With this and a Level 1 biomechanical accreditation complete, he is now completing a Masters in Sports Medicine and working towards a higher biomechanical accreditation.

John is also a provider to the New Zealand Academy of Sport.

To fully utilise my sports medicine and biomechanical ability, I use a digital motional analysis system and electronic muscle evaluation equipment to diagnose and treat a wide range of injuries from the back down. This process can suit both general walkers through to elite athletes and focuses on muscle balance, core stability and technique changes.

All general podiatry services are carried out with sterile instruments and by modern standards.

Sports Medicine Facilities :

• Digital Biomechanical Analysis system
• Electromyographic muscle evaluation
• Treadmill
• Provider to New Zealand Academy of Sport
• Years of sports medicine experience
• Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine
• Biomechanical grade L1

Treatment of:

• lower back
• hip
• knee
• ankle
• foot

• blisters
• Athletes foot

General Podiatry Facilities :

• Sterilised instruments
• Experience in Diabetic clinic at Guys Hospital, London
• Modern Techniques
• Home Visits if necessary
• Nails, corns, general foot pain, difficult foot care

Nurse Clinics

Practice Nurses undertake a number of treatments including:

• Dressings
• Blood Pressure Checks
• Screenings
• Cervical Smears
• Immunisations
• ECGs

Nurse Clinic Hours are :

• 8.30 am till 5.00 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
• 9.00 am till 12.00 pm, Saturday morning

Appointment times are for 15 minutes. If you need a longer appointment, please let Reception know at the time of booking.

To make an appointment or further information ring 04 920 4562

Travel Services

Our Travel Clinic offers up to date information on immunisations, health precautions and latest world trends.  We use regularly updated information, along with Ministry of Health guidelines.

A number of our Practitioners have undertaken Post Graduate study in this specialty.

Our team of health professionals understands travel – they have first hand experience and can help you to have a safe and healthy journey.

Common Immunisations:

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis A/B Combined
• Hepatitis A/Typhoid Combined
• Typhoid
• Malaria
• Polio
• Rotavirus
• Chickenpox
• Meningitis (Menactra, Meningitec, Neisvac C, Mencevax)
• Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

For more information, and current fees, or to make an appointment please contact us on 04 920 4562

Prior to receiving travel immunisations, all individual patients require an appointment with a GP to determine the most appropriate immunisation course.

Please complete the Travel Form below and email to reception. A Nurse will review it and then be in touch.

Useful websites:

CDC Travellers Health Site

World Health Organisation

Maternity Care

At Karori Medical Centre we can provide some care relating to pregnancy. Our Doctors do not offer birthing services.  Capital City Midwives work out of Karori Village Health Centre.

Useful websites:

findyourmidwife.co.nz

plunket.org.nz

pregnancyhelp.org.nz

birthwise.org.nz

Laboratory Testing