Whangaparaoa Medical Centre

22/12/2025

Christmas parties
Our Over 90s lunch then our staff Christmas lunch
Merry Christmas everyone and a safe New Year. We are open Mon Tues Weds before public holidays

02/11/2025

For a 69-year-old, measles is a concern primarily if they lack immunity, as adults face a higher risk of severe complications compared to children. However, most people born before 1969 are considered to have natural immunity because the disease was so widespread before the vaccine was introduced, making prior infection very likely.
Immunity and Vaccination
Presumed Immunity: Health authorities generally assume that adults born before 1969 (which includes a 69-year-old) are already immune to measles from childhood exposure and do not typically require a vaccine.
Exceptions: A 69-year-old may be at risk if:
They were born in a country where measles was not prevalent or the vaccine was available but not received.
They have a compromised immune system due to other health conditions.
They are traveling to an area with a current measles outbreak.
Action: If unsure about their immunity status, they should consult a healthcare provider. A simple blood test can confirm immunity (antibody levels). If they are not immune and at risk, a doctor may recommend the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine.

03/10/2025

The participation age is being lowered from 60 to 58 years in two stages from October 2025. Enrolment will be automatic following the 58th birthday. See Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/assets/Health-services-and-programmes/Bowel-screening/At-a-glance-Lowering-the-bowel-screening-starting-age-to-58.pdf

18/09/2025

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Senior Medical Officers (SMOs) who are Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) union members are planning a nationwide 48-hour strike from 0001hrs Tuesday 23 September to 2359hrs Wednesday 24 September.

11/07/2025

36,000 Nurses will strike on Weds July 30th for 24hours. Make sure you see your GP if anything not right. Plenty of appointments available

18/05/2025

It's World Family Doctor Day.
World Family Doctor Day was first established in 2010 by WONCA (World Organisation of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians) to highlight the crucial role family doctors and primary care teams play in healthcare systems around the world.

14/05/2025

It was International Nurses Day on Monday and International Receptionists Day today. Thanks to our Nurses Justine Shirin and Katia.
Thanks to our Receptionists Eleanor Tracy and Vanessa

06/05/2025

First ride in our new lift

08/04/2025

Dear Patients,
We would like to inform you of a change in staffing at Whangaparaoa Medical Centre.
Dr Iti Prabha will be leaving us on Friday 11 th April 2025 as she is relocating to
Australia with her family. We wish her well in all her endeavours.
On this note, we have three other lady doctors working here to meet all of your needs.
A hearty welcome to Dr Tanja Milovanovic, Dr Abinaya Elangovan and Dr Saly Mekhael.
The Team at Whangaparaoa Medical Centre.

24/03/2025

We start the funded flu vaccines next Tuesday 1st April.
If you want the private flu vaccines you can go to the chemist for those.
Non funded Flu vaccines will now cost $22 instead of $40

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine's Day

07/02/2025

If you would like a script please go to our website Whangaparaoamedicalcentre.com and click Prescriptions. Thankyou

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