The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners issued a message to general practices on Saturday 22 March 2020 asking them to become virtual and to physically shut their doors by Monday 23 March at 8.00am. This is to prevent the community spread of COVID-19 in general practice waiting rooms and to protect the health workforce. Although this is not unexpected it is a big shock that we have reached this point so quickly. For More information Virtual Clinics Now Running

Dodson Medical welcomes Antje Bongartz to the practice. Antje will be available at Dodson Medical from Wednesday 1 April 2020. Patients transferring to Antje from Family [email protected] are required to enrol with her at Dodson Medical. Please ensure you circle Dr Antje on the enrolment form. All are welcome. Please follow the link below and ensure you send all documentation through to us as soon as possible to [email protected] . Once registered you can book to see Antje. Her first clinic will be Wed 1 April 2020 and bookings for this will be available from Monday 23 March 2020. Enrolment Forms

Coronavirus update March 2020 - Think you have the symptoms that feel or sound like Coronavirus to find out whether you need to see a doctor or nurse - Contact Healthline (0800 3585453) DO NOT COME INTO THE MEDICAL CENTRE IF YOU HAVE TRAVELLED OVERSEAS OR BEEN IN CONTACT WITH A SUSPECTED COVID19 CASE IN THE LAST 14 DAYS More Info on Coronavirus

Flu vaccination will be available from 18 March only for high risk eligible patients. All other Flu vaccinations will commence after 13 April 2020. You will be able to book to have your flu vaccination online under FLU CLINIC appointments from Mid-March. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK FLU CLINIC IF YOU HAVE TRAVELED OVERSEAS IN THE LAST 14 DAYS.

There is no longer a shortage of MMR vaccinations. Please follow the link below to see if you are eligible for funded MMR. If so please call (09) 4865482 and book an appointment with the nurse. Immunisation Advisory Centre