Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust provides outreach immunisations free to eligible whānau. This can be done at home, in the community or at our clinic based at Eastgate Mall, level 1, 20 Buckleys Road.
Our outreach nurses are committed to protecting our hapori (community) from vaccine preventable diseases.
Are you up to date? Waea mai (give us a call). We can check for you, plus answer any pātai (questions) you may have.
Phone 0800 876 624 or email whanauimms@tepuawaitanga.maori.nz
Our mahi in action
Unsure about Immunisations? Need clarity or have pātai (questions)? Here are some common questions our nurses get asked.
Getting immunised is a way to look after our whānau and community. It protects us by stopping the spread of the virus. If most of us are immunised, we can also reduce the risk of outbreaks which puts our health system under pressure. When we get vaccinated, we can better protect those in our community who can’t, such as pēpi under age five and people with certain medical conditions.
Vaccines teach the immune system to recognise and fight the virus.
In Aotearoa, vaccines are assessed by New Zealand’s Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (Medsafe). Medsafe is part of the Ministry of Health. Medsafe will only approve a vaccine for use in Aotearoa once it is confident it meets national and international standards for safety, effectiveness, and quality.
It’s your choice!
Immunisation is important to safeguard our community, especially kaumātua, hapū māmā and others who are more likely to get seriously ill. It will also help protect pēpi and people with certain medical conditions or are immune compromised.
First of all we will need your details. We will then ask for your consent. Our fully trained nurse or authorised vaccinator will give you the vaccine.
We will ask you to wait for a short period so the nurse can observe and make sure you are ok.
Some mild side effects are common and are a sign your body is learning to fight the virus.
Another immunisation may be required in the near future and we will make that appointment with you.
All vaccines can have some side effects. These are usually mild and only last for a few days. Common side effects can include:
These are signs that the vaccine is working. Globally, millions of people have already received both doses of the Pfizer vaccine, with an extremely small number of serious reactions. If you have any questions or worries after your vaccinations, contact your doctor or health provider.
For some of our whānau, it’s best to check-in with your health provider before getting the vaccine, especially if you:
Please let the vaccinator know beforehand.
Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust offers community Immunisation clinics and in home services for eligible whānau.
Hauora Hub based at Eastgate Mall, level 1, 20 Buckleys Road – Mondays 10.30-3.00pm
Please phone us to kōrero on 0800 876 624, or book email whanauimms@tepuawaitanga.maori.nz
