Please ring and speak to one of our nurses if you have a query regarding early MMR vaccination.
The priority is for people requiring the first dose of MMR for immunity, with a focus on Pacific and Maori.
The Ministry of Health have provided the following recommendations regarding measles vaccinations:
Adults 30 years and over, are no longer eligible for MMR due to current stock limitations.
Infants aged 6–11 months:
Can have an MMR vaccination if:
• They are travelling overseas to a country with a measles outbreak.
• If a GP has deemed it is required.
• They will still require two doses of MMR vaccine from 12 months of age
Children aged 12–15 months:
• Are advised to receive their 15 month vaccinations earlier (from 12 months of age)
• If your child received an MMR dose under 12 months, there must be a minimum interval of 4 weeks between MMR vaccinations.
Children aged 16 months – 5years:
• If your child is overdue for their 15month immunisations – PLEASE book in for their imms as soon as possible
• All other children are recommended to receive their MMR vaccinations at 15 months and 4 years as per the Immunisation Schedule.
Children from 5 years of age, adolescents and adults aged under 30 years:
• If you don’t have two documented doses of MMR vaccine then MMR vaccination is required, however the priority is administration of MMR vaccine to people who don’t have any recorded doses of MMR vaccination to stop the spread of measles in our communities. We are currently only administering dose 1 due to limitations in national stock.
• For children and young people who are uncertain of their vaccination history, your general practice may be able to access this through their records or the national immunisation register. Please phone to discuss with a nurse.
Please note:
• If you are pregnant you are not able to receive the MMR vaccine.
• Casual patients 18yrs or older will incur an admin fee (this is not a charge for the vaccine)
ATTENTION: If you think you or your child has Measles PLEASE PHONE FIRST: Healthline on 0800 611 116 or call your General Practice. DO NOT turn up at your general practice, after hours or emergency department without phoning first. Follow ISOLATION precautions as you could potentially infect others
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Aileen likes to take a holistic view of patients and realises the importance of family. Aileen has special interests in women’s health, paediatrics and family planning.
— Dr Aileen Elborough
Dr Ross believes that all patients can understand their health problems and manage these with appropriate input and guidance from their general practitioner. He strives to help and support his patients in looking after their own health.
— Dr. Brian Ross
Dr Tatnell believes that wellness is a journey that we are both partners in.
— Dr Ryan Tatnell
Dr Sainai believes family is very important and enjoys building long term relationships with patient families from the new born to the very elderly. She believes in holistic family care.
— Dr. Raltandeep Saini
Dr Morar is very supportive of the group practice concept because it offers modern treatment facilities, with deep supportive care.
— Dr. Ish Morar
'Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being' (World Health Org.) That's what we are dedicated to support you to achieve.
— Practice Nurse Renee Bovill
Dr Wynne-Jones was born and raised in Hamilton. He graduated from the University of Otago in 1986. He worked in the UK for 3 years, and then returned to New Zealand to complete the General Practice Training Programme in 1992. He then spent 7 years working as a General Practitioner for the University of Auckland, Department of General Practice in Manurewa.
Dr Ross has been at Pukekohe Family Health Care since 1981 and lives with his wife and three adult children and their horses on a kiwifruit orchard in Pukekohe East. His interests include rugby, skiing , golf and yachting. He has an extensive medical practice knowledge, which reflects his interest in a wide range of child and adult medical problems.
Aileen is the Medical Director at Pukekohe Family Health Care. She is responsible for our medical standards and has a keen eye for detail and quality. She trained in Dundee Scotland, graduating in 1987, completed her GP vocational training in 1991, and moved to NZ in 2000 with her young family.
Dr Tatnell was born and studied in Auckland, but worked in many parts of New Zealand and Australia before starting General Practice in 2017.Dr Tatnell has a background as a paediatrics trainee and this remains a special interest of his, but very much enjoys all aspects of general practice. He has a particular interest in health promotion and disease prevention and is currently at the University of Auckland as part of the Masters in Public Health.
Dr Saini grew up in Papatotoe and completed her medical degree from the University of Auckland. She worked for 6 years in various medical, surgical and obstetric units in Australia. She settled in Pukekohe with her family in 2010 and has been practising as a GP since. She us a fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.
Dr. Koelewijn comes from the Netherlands, where she did her medical study. She worked at the Emergency and Psychiatry Department, and completed some research in the field of Gastroenterology before she started General Practice in 2009. In the Netherlands she had her own practice within a Family Health Centre, working together with different paramedics (psychologist, physiotherapist, dietitian, podiatrist, palliative care specialist) to cover all aspects of general practice.
We believe that by developing a close relationship, preferably with one doctor and their supporting staff, we can get to know you and your medical history. We can understand your personality and lifestyle sufficiently well to treat you appropriately. To guide you in making healthy life choices, and to work with you to make decisions to benefit a healthy lifestyle.