Flu Vaccinations
Although most people look on colds and the flu as being the same, they are actually two very different illnesses. The flu can produce a very serious illness and every year many thousands of New Zealanders have to take to their beds for a week or so to get over it. In addition, many people will die from it.

Because of this free flu immunizations are available to people who are aged over 65 and those with certain chronic illnesses. These illnesses include asthma, chronic bronchitis, diabetes, some heart conditions and people with an impaired immunity.

If you would like your free flu shot then contact one of our practice nurses.

If you do not qualify for a free flu shot they are still very inexpensive to have to prevent the complications of the flu as well as the loss of income from work missed.

We are able to provide flu shots to businesses as well at competitive prices either at our practice or at your business (conditions may apply.)

Free visits for Children and High School Students
All children and teens up to the age of 18 years, while still attending high school, are able to be seen free of charge at the surgery for most services. This includes visits for accidents or injury.

Free Sexual Health and Contraception to Under 20’s
High Street Medical Centre offers free consultations for all sexual health issues to people who are aged 19 and under. This includes contraception, smears, safe sex advice and checks for sexually transmitted infections including simple urine tests for Chlamydia.

In addition we dispense the emergency contraceptive (morning after pill), and condoms free of charge on site.

If you would like to be seen then it is best to ring for an appointment but if you just pop in we will arrange for the next available doctor to see you.

Stop smoking nicotine patches and support direct from us for $10.00 monthly
We offer a comprehensive stop smoking programme based on nicotine replacement therapy either with patches or gum. The cost of patches or gum is $10.00/ month, not much more than the cost of a packet of cigarettes these days.