Here to support whānau health and wellbeing

It’s extremely important to all of our team to support whānau health and wellbeing for all of you during this Covid-19 Lockdown.

As Auckland remains at Level 4 lockdown for another two weeks, we are thinking about our patients and our East Tāmaki community, at this challenging time.
We recognise how stressful it is for you and how many different tasks you are trying to juggle. Working, home schooling, caring for whānau and putting food on the table take on a new dimension, as does trying to look after your own health and wellbeing.

Our Botany Junction clinic remains open and we are here to help.

If you are needing a Covid test, because you are a contact of a positive case or you have been at a location of interest, stay at home and phone us to make an appointment for a Covid swab. Over the weekend, there are drive-thru swabbing tents nearby at East Care Urgent Care Clinic too. Remember, if you have cold-like symptoms it is important to get a Covid test, as many Covid 19 symptoms are just like having a cold or the flu.

Booking your Covid-19 Vaccination

Many of our patients are still waiting to be vaccinated. Book in your Covid vaccination by using the National Booking system and entering our clinic code: KDE8ZFQ93D If you already have an appointment scheduled for either your first or second vaccination please come to have it. However, if you are self-isolating or are sick please call us to rebook. We are set up to provide this service safely for both you and our staff. Getting vaccinated is the best thing you can do to protect the health and wellbeing of yourself, your whānau and our community from serious or life-threatening illness.

The Covid vaccination is completely FREE and everyone in New Zealand over the age of 12 is eligible (as of 1st September) for vaccination, even if they are only a visitor to the country.
The Pfizer vaccine which is being given in New Zealand has been tested extensively for safety overseas and has also been approved by Medsafe, our regulatory board. Find out more about how we can support whānau to get Covid vaccinations here.

Please don’t put off seeking medical assistance

Also, it is of great importance to us at Botany Junction Clinic that if you or a family member is sick with other health issues, please don’t put off getting help and treatment. Ring us and a phone or video appointment can be arranged. If it is necessary, an in person appointment can be arranged.
It is not just physical illness that may be of concern at this time. If you are worried about your mental wellbeing do contact us as we can support you in all aspects of health and wellbeing, and advise you on how to access further treatment. We have a specialist health coach and Health Improvement Practitioner who can help.
To you all, keep up the good work and Kia Kaha.