Alexandra Family Medical

25/02/2026

Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Available from Monday 2 March

From Monday 2 March, an updated COVID-19 vaccine will be available at our practice.

This vaccine has been reformulated to match the COVID-19 variants currently circulating in New Zealand.

Who is it recommended for?
• Everyone aged 30 years and over
• Adults under 30 years who are immunocompromised

If you are unsure whether this applies to you, our team can advise.

How to get vaccinated
• Walk in on weekdays between 9:00am and 4:30pm
• No appointment required

After your vaccine
• Standard observation time is 15 minutes
• If you are accompanied by another adult, this may be reduced to 5 minutes
• However, you must not operate a motor vehicle for 15 minutes after vaccination

Send a message to learn more

11/02/2026

We’re offering another FREE Skin Spot Check 🩺☀️

If you have 2–3 spots you’re unsure about, this is a great opportunity to have them assessed by accredited skin cancer doctors Dr Joost Breuk and Dr Elvira de Jong.

📅 Thursday 26 February (lunchtime appointments)
📞 Book your spot: 03 901 6277

Early detection makes a real difference.

We are accredited skin cancer doctors, and removal of most skin cancers is performed at no cost to the patient.

Don’t ignore a changing or concerning spot — get it checked.

04/02/2026

Meningococcal vaccination reminder for students in shared accommodation

If you (or your child) have recently started boarding school, a hostel, or a tertiary education hall of residence, this is an important reminder about meningococcal vaccinations.

Students entering their first year of close-living accommodation are eligible for funded meningococcal vaccines:

• Bexsero (MenB)
– Recommended even if MeNZB was given in childhood
– 2-dose course, usually 8 weeks apart (can be shortened to 4 weeks if needed)

• MenQuadfi (ACWY)
– Single dose

These two vaccines can be given at the same appointment, using different injection sites.

Who is eligible for funded vaccination?
Funded meningococcal vaccines are available for 13–25 year olds (inclusive) who:

Are entering close-living situations within the next 3 months, or

Are in their first year of living in:

* Boarding school hostels

* Tertiary education halls of residence

01/02/2026

Adult ADHD assessments – update

GPs in NZ can now diagnose ADHD in adults and initiate medication. Not all practices will be offering this service.

From March, Dr Joost Breuk and Dr Elvira de Jong will be providing adult ADHD assessments.

What to expect:
• Comprehensive initial assessment
• Medication started when appropriate
• Follow-up appointments to optimise treatment

Important to know:
• Available only to patients enrolled with Altimus Health - Dr Joost Breuk and Dr Elvira de Jong
• No government funding – private consultation fees apply
• Appointments are longer than the standard 15-minute consult
• Booking details will be shared soon, so there’s no need to contact reception just yet

More information to come.

28/01/2026

✨ Considering medical support for weight loss?

As part of a group of medications to help achieve weight loss, we offer Wegovy for patients who are ready to commit to a sustainable weight-loss journey. Wegovy (semaglutide) is a prescription medication that helps reduce appetite and support long-term weight management when combined with a calorie deficit, healthy eating, and regular physical activity.

💡 Important to know:

Wegovy is not funded

The cost is approximately $500 per month

It is intended for long-term use, not a short-term solution

Lifestyle changes remain essential for success

If you’re motivated, informed, and looking for medical support alongside healthy lifestyle changes, we’re happy to discuss whether Wegovy is appropriate for you.

📩 Get in touch to book an appointment and talk through your options.

Send a message to learn more

25/01/2026

First FREE Skin Spot Check of the year
We’re starting 2026 with our first monthly lunchtime skin spot check at Alexandra Family Medical.

Have 2–3 specific spots checked by experienced skin cancer doctors.
Early assessment matters — especially in Central Otago.

📅 Thursday 29 January (lunchtime)
📞 Bookings essential: 03 901 6277

08/01/2026

22/12/2025

Walk-in appointments available before Christmas 🎄

We have walk-in availability today and tomorrow for patients who need medical care before Christmas.

If you have an urgent concern that can’t wait until after the holidays, please come in and we’ll do our best to help.

No booking required — availability is limited and assessed on the day.

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy lead-up to Christmas.

21/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 🎄

As we come to the end of the year, all of us at Alexandra Family Medical would like to wish our patients and their families a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2026.

We would also like to sincerely thank those patients who have so kindly brought in treats, cards, and thoughtful gifts for our team. Your generosity and appreciation mean a great deal to all of us and are truly valued.

It is a privilege to provide personalised, community-focused care, and we are grateful for the trust you place in us every day.

Thank you for being part of our practice. We look forward to continuing to care for you in the year ahead.

Warm regards,
The team at Alexandra Family Medical

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14/12/2025

Festive Season Hours

Open
• Monday 22nd – Wednesday 24th December 2025
• Monday 29th – Wednesday 31st December 2025

Closed
• Thursday 25th – Friday 26th December 2025
• Thursday 1st – Friday 2nd January 2026

We will return to normal operating hours from Monday 5th January 2026.
We are closed on weekends.

08/12/2025

✨ Our new website is live! ✨

We’ve given www.alexfamilymed.co.nz a fresh new look — clearer, brighter, and much easier to navigate.
Whether you’re checking services, meeting our team, or looking up useful patient info, everything is now simpler to find and nicer to use.

Take a look and let us know what you think!
We’re excited to keep improving and supporting our Alexandra community.

This consists of an experienced & specialist team of General Practitioners, & Registered Nurses. Supported by an excellent Admin team including Reception, Admin & Accounts, who work from the Central Lodge historical building, by the bridge in Alexandra, providing professional healthcare to you and y...

03/12/2025

💉 Measles Protection Reminder

With measles circulating again in NZ, it’s a good time to check your immunity.

To be protected, you need two doses of the MMR vaccine.
If you’re born before 1969, you’re considered immune because measles circulated widely before vaccination.

If you’re unsure of your immunisation history, or your child’s, contact us—we can help you check your records or arrange vaccination.

Staying up to date with MMR is the best defence against outbreaks and protects our whole community.

Five new measles cases have been confirmed today – one in Dunedin, three in Auckland and one in Waikato. The number of known measles cases nationally since 8 October is now 27.

📍 Check the Locations of Interest page and follow public health advice: http://spr.ly/61897v6H1
🛑 Measles spreads *very easily*. If you're feeling unwell, stay home and call Healthline on 0800 611 116.
💙 Immunisation is your best protection. Two doses of the MMR vaccine protect 99% of people.
🔵 Booking options for getting a vaccine can be found on this page: info.health.nz/immunisations/booking-a-vaccine

✅ No appointment? No problem! Many clinics and some pharmacies offer walk-in vaccinations.

🔍 Symptoms to watch for: high fever / cough, runny nose, sore red eyes / rash starting on the face, spreading down the body.

📞 Suspect measles? If you plan to visit a doctor's clinic, or urgent care, please make sure you call ahead before visiting. This enables the clinic to prepare and take the right precautions to protect others from catching measles.

More info: http://spr.ly/61887v6HE