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PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR WHĀNAU ABOUT PEGASUS HEALTH Pegasus Health is a charitable organisation committed to 'all people living in Canterbury leading healthy lives’. We support general practices and community-based health providers within Canterbury to deliver quality health care to more than 445,000 enrolled patients. We have primary care teams that are responsive to the wellbeing needs of our patients and communities. Prioritising Māori, Pasifika and people with mental health needs is important to our work. Getting immunised is the best way protect you, your whānau and community against infectious diseases. Making your health a priority will help reduce the risk of getting sick, and allowing your immune system to get stronger against any viruses heading into winter. During the colder months is when many respiratory viruses including influenza and COVID-19 are most active, with COVID-19 showing a seasonal pattern with increased transmission. “Getting vaccinated helps us to protect our most vulnerable members in the community,” said Sherryn Edwardson, Immunisation Coordinator at Pegasus Health. “It may seem early (when we consider the warm summer that we have experienced in Waitaha, Canterbury), but our thoughts and planning are focused on the health challenges. It is a good time to consider receiving your influenza vaccination to protect yourself and your whānau. This is particularly important if you work with vulnerable people, have a chronic medical condition or you are in the older age group. Vaccinations tend to be available from late March to early April so now is a great time to start thinking about what will help protect you through the colder winter months,” Michael Mcillhone, Director of Nursing at Pegasus Health said. Have a chat to your general practice team about ensuring you are up to date with all your vaccinations. Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): Anyone born on or after January 1969 who has not had two doses should have the MMR vaccine Adults born before January 1969 are considered immune as it was highly infectious before then MMR vaccine is part of the childhood immunisation programme for children at 12 and 15 months old If you are planning to get pregnant check with your doctor whether you need to be immunised before. If you are unsure whether you are immunised contact your local practice COVID-19: It is important to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before the winter months, to help minimise the spread of the virus. People aged 12 and over can receive two doses 3 weeks apart People aged 16 and over can receive two doses 3 weeks apart and a booster 6 months later. Find out where you can get your COVID-19 Vaccine at: vaccinatecanterburywestcoast.nz Human papillomavirus (HPV) : Available for free for those aged 9 - 26 years old It is recommended to be given at ages 11 - 12 years old Those over 15 years old will need three doses spread out 6 months apart Children are offered free vaccines at school in years 7 and 8 but is also available at your local family doctor. Meningococcal B : Vaccine is free for people aged 13 - 25 years old It is available for babies in their immunisation programme at ages 3 months, 5 months and 12 months old All tamariki under 5 years who have not had 3 doses can catch up for free until 31 August 2025. Can also be available for free for children and adults who are at highrisk of disease because of medical conditions. If you would like to book a vaccine for you or your whānau make an appointment with your family doctor. Urgent Care: Before you leave home, call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice on what care you need. If it can wait, don't come out late. If your conditions aren't urgent, avoid the long waits and book an appointment with your GP in the morning. Always in an emergency, call 111. For other healthcare options visit yourbestcare.co.nz Family Practice: Visit your Family Practice for health concerns that can wait. Vaccinations, including COVID-19, influenza and childhood immunisations Screening checks If your Family Practice is closed, you can still access a trusted virtual health service with Practice Plus. Book an appointment at practiceplus.nz Follow us on Social Media @pegasushealthnz @pegasushealthcanterbury @pegasus-health Find out more about what's happening in your community at pegasus.health.nz
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