Manage My Health Data Breach
Kopata Medical Centre is aware of the data breach that has impacted the Manage My Health Patient portal. Manage My Health have been working with Health NZ, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, the New Zealand Police and other relevant authorities. They have advised there is no evidence of ongoing unauthorised access and that their systems are currently secure. We have been advised that very few of our patients have been affected. Manage My Health will be contacting those people directly. It is recommended however, that Manage My Health users update their passwords and remain cautious of unexpected emails or requests for personal details. For further details please see the link below to the Manage My Health site which will have the most up-to date information.
Measles Notice
How do I know if I am immune to measles?
You are considered immune to measles if you have:
• had measles before, OR
• received 2 measles vaccines after the age of 12 months (e.g. the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine).
If you were born or living in New Zealand before 1969, you are likely to be immune because nearly everyone caught measles before then. If you lived in another country before 1969 you will need to
check with your healthcare provider.
It is important you check if you are immune to measles and to find medical records, such as immunisation records or test results, to confirm this.
For more information on checking your
immunity and how to keep your family safer, click the button below:
Lower Hutt Urgent Pharmacy Closing
Lower Hutt Urgent Pharmacy, located with the Lower Hutt After Hours on High Street, is closing.
From 29 July, an after-hours service will be available at Connolly Street Pharmacy, which will be open 8.30am-10pm Monday to Sunday including public holidays. Connolly Street Pharmacy is located on the ground floor of the Verve building, under the relocated After Hours Medical Centre.
RAT Tests update 1 October 2024
As of 1 October 2024, Covid-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) will no longer be free. Here's what this means for you:
Any tests collected whilst free will have a shelf life ranging between December 2023 and May 2027.
From 1 October 2024 tests will only be available for purchase. You can purchase RATs from community pharmacies and retail stores such as supermarkets. It is recommended that you keep some RATs at home for testing if you or anyone in your household develop symptoms. Your healthcare provider may offer COVID-19 tests. Call them to find out and follow their advice. There may be a charge.
It is still recommended that you take a rapid antigen test (RAT) if you have cold, flu or any other COVID-19 symptoms. If your test is positive, it is recommended you isolate for 5 days, even if you only have mild symptoms. You should report your result in My Health Record so you can be connected with help and support if needed.
Please remember to advise staff when making an appointment if you have any cough, cold or covid-19 symptoms. We recommend doing a RAT test on the day of your appointment. If you return a negative result, please wear a mask when you come in for your appointment. If you return a positive result, please stay home and call our practice to advise our staff.
Free Cervical Screening - Saturday 24 August 2024
