Travel vaccines
If you intend on travelling overseas, talk to our Highbrook Medical travel medicine experts about which vaccines you may require to travel safely to your destination. We can advise you so you can reduce risks of health problems while travelling.
We now offer Yellow Fever Vaccinations.
Protect yourself with Travel Vaccines before departing for overseas.
In New Zealand there are several diseases that are not included in our routine vaccination schedule. This is because we have done well in eliminating them with our existing vaccination rosters, or having very few cases in the country. However, uncommon diseases like Yellow Fever, Typhoid and Hepatitis A are present in many countries overseas. Covid-19 is, of course, a serious consideration and vaccination, especially before travel is recommended.
It is wise for you to be vaccinated against them before you leave NZ, as it is possible to catch these diseases when travelling. We can give you up to date information on your Travel Vaccination Requirements.
Travel Medicine is not covered by the Ministry of Health subsidies. The fees for adult consultations (Nurse & GP time) are $96 and $48 for children.
Required Vaccinations for Travel may include:
- Polio booster
- Hepatitis A or B
- Measles
- Tick-borne encephalitis
- Rabies
- Various strains of meningitis
- TB
- Yellow fever*
- Typhoid
- Cholera
As the Required Vaccinations for travel to different countries vary and also change from time to time, let our expert team advise you. The Botany team stay informed on current guidelines for travel immunization and can help you plan timings to have your jabs before you travel abroad from New Zealand.
*A double consultation fee applies for Yellow Fever vaccinations.
Timeframe for getting Travel Vaccinations.
We advise you to book in at our travel immunization clinic 8 to 10 weeks before you plan to depart.
This is because you need more than one dose for some vaccinations. Also, it takes time for your body to develop immunity for you to be fully protected.
At your appointment our clinic staff can give you information about other health issues while travelling. Things like reducing your risk of getting a blood clot (DVT) when flying, or putting together a Travellers’ Medical Kit.
If you are visiting a region where malaria is a risk, you may need to be prescribed medication to prevent this infection. It could be advisable to start taking this before departure.
Frequently asked questions
To join our clinic, you first need to fill out the patient enrolment forms to register with the PHO that we belong to. This is a Ministry of Health requirement.
You will need to provide proof of identity and eligibility which may include the following forms of identification:
- NZ Passport or NZ birth certificate
- International passport with resident visa OR work visa of minimum 24-month duration
On the enrolment form you need to indicate which of our doctors (currently taking new patients) that you would like to be registered with.
Yes. As part of completing your enrollment, we request that you have a new patient screening appointment with one of our Nursing or Medical Centre Assistant team members.
This new patient appointment enables our team to work with you to better understand your current health and wellbeing.
Following the new patient appointment as above, you can book your first consultation with your nominated doctor.
All GP appointments are 15 minutes long.
- One appointment is for a single health issue.
- Should you wish to have a 30-minute GP appointment, it will be charge at a non-subsidized rate.
- Depending on your age and health, one of our specialist nursing or pharmacist clinicians may be able to spend more time with you.
If you are a new patient, you will get full access to the patient portal “My Indici” once you have completed your enrolment.
Payment is required at time of consultation. Please note that unpaid accounts will incur an additional $10 monthly administration cost.
There may be additional costs for treatments/tests/materials
We recommend that you book your future appointments via your patient portal My Indici.
If you need an urgent appointment, then please phone the clinic. We have doctors available to discuss your urgent health needs on the day.
All consultations are by appointment only.
Patient portals are secure online sites where patients can access their health information and interact with their general practice. Set up access to your patient portal at http://www.botanyjunctionmedical.co.nz/patient-portal/ or email info@bjdocs.co.nz if you would like help.
We recommend that you plan ahead and request your repeat medicines via your patient portal My Indici two weeks before you run out. If you do not have access to a portal, you can phone us and leave a message with the nurse to organise this. Our doctors use an electronic prescribing system which can send your prescription to your local pharmacy (please specify name and location).
Under 14 years free
14-17 years $16
18+ years $18.50
Urgent prescription 14+ years $27.50
The results of tests that have been ordered by our Doctors will be available on My Indici when they have been reviewed. If your test results are of concern you will be contacted by one of our team.
We are open
Monday 7am to 5pm
Tuesday 8am to 5pm
Wednesday 7am to 5pm
Thursday 8am to 5pm
Friday 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8am to 12pm (Midday)
For health services after hours visit East Care Accident & Medical, 260 Botany Road, Golflands, Auckland 2013. Their phone is 09 277 1516.
These are consultation prices only.
Under 14 Years - Free
14 - 17 years - $13.00
18 years & over - $29.50
Note charge is the same for in person or by phone or video as you are still receiving the same high quality health provider assessment, diagnosis and planning.
We understand that things can change on the day, but we ask that you call us to advise that you are not able to make your appointment. If we do not hear from you minimum 2 hours prior to your scheduled time, you will receive an invoice for this missed appointment.