Stonefields Medical Centre

📣 Meningitis Vaccines for Students
Heading into boarding school, a university hall of residence, or another close-living setting? Here’s an important reminder for students and families:
There are two different meningitis vaccines — Bexsero (MenB) and Menactra or MenQuadfi (MenACWY) — and both are fully funded for eligible young adults.

👥 Who is eligible?
Young people 13–25 years old who are:
✔️ Entering a close-living environment within the next 3 months, or
✔️ Currently in their first year of living in places such as:
• Boarding school hostels
• University halls of residence
• Military barracks

These vaccines are recommended to help protect against serious meningococcal disease.

If this applies to you or your teen, get in touch to book an appointment. 💉✨

November is Diabetes Action Month – a time to raise awareness, take action, and support those living with diabetes. Small changes, like staying active, eating well, and getting regular check-ups, can make a big difference in preventing and managing this condition. Let’s use this month to learn, share, and encourage healthy habits in our community! Want to chat with our Health Coach, Laura who can help and encourage a healthy lifestyle change - call reception to book in: 09 320 0168

⚠️ Measles is circulating in Aotearoa ⚠️
Two doses of the measles vaccine protect about 99% of people. The vaccine is free for under-18s and for adults eligible for funded care.
Not sure if you’ve had two doses? We can check your records and help you catch up if needed.
Important:
If you have a fever AND a rash (or think you might have measles), do NOT enter the practice. Measles is highly contagious.

📞 Call us first from outside on 09 320 0168. We will make a safe plan to see you while protecting our clinicians and other patients.
Thank you for helping keep our community safe! 🙏

It’s almost Movember! 🧔💙
This month we’re raising awareness for men’s health — from mental wellbeing to prostate and testicular cancer.
Movember is a great reminder for men to check in on their health and their mates. A quick chat or a simple check-up can make a big difference.
If you have any concerns or just want to book a routine health check with your GP, or want to book in with our Health Improvement Practitioner, Michelle for a free chat, our team is here to help.
Let’s start the conversation and look after our men this Movember!
https://nz.movember.com/