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.
Awanui Labs Strike Notice
Awanui Labs (formerly SCL Labs) have announced a strike notice for Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23, and Thursday 24 April 2025.
Where possible, we encourage our patients to have their tests done prior to, or following, the strike.
There will be a reduction of services on these dates.
Lower Hutt, Raroa Road will be open 8am - 4.20pm on these strike days
ALL COLLECTION CENTRE SITES CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
GOOD FRIDAY 18 APRIL
EASTER MONDAY 21 APRIL
ANZAC DAY FRIDAY 25 APRIL
Awanui Labs Strike Notice
Awanui Labs (formerly SCL Labs) have announced a strike notice for Tuesday 25, Wednesday 26, and Thursday 27 March 2025.
Where possible, we encourage our patients to have their tests done prior to, or following, the strike.
There will be a reduction of services on these dates.
Lower Hutt, Raroa Road will be open 8am - 4.20pm on these strike days
Hutt Hospital Laboratory operations are unaffected by the strike, with the exception being microbiology services.
Awanui Labs Strike Notice
Awanui Labs (formerly SCL Labs) have announced a strike notice for Wednesday 5 Feb and Friday 7 Feb 2025.
Where possible, we encourage our patients to have their tests done prior to, or following, the strike.
There will be a reduction of services on these dates.
Lower Hutt, Raroa Road will be open 8am - 4.20pm
This site only open on Wednesday 5th Feb, CLOSED on Friday 7th Feb
ALL COLLECTION CENTRE SITES CLOSED WAITIANGI DAY THURSDAY 6TH FEB
Whooping cough (Pertussis) 22 November 2024
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT
Due to a spiked increase in cases, a whooping cough (pertussis) epidemic has been declared across Aotearoa. Anybody can get it, at any age. Vaccination is best your protection against whooping cough. If you are due for a vaccination, or are unsure when you last had one, please contact us.
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
