In winter we spend more time inside together and bugs spread easily making existing respiratory or other long term health conditions worse.
It’s a good time to visit your GP for a check-up to make sure you are doing everything you can to keep yourself and your family well - such as getting a flu vaccination.
Your doctor can see you or your child quickly if you are very unwell. Ring your medical centre and ask for a same day appointment.
If your medical centre is closed you can see a different doctor (GP) at the After Hours Medical Centre, 729 High Street, Lower Hutt, open 5.30pm to 11pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 11pm Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. You don’t need an appointment and children under 13 are still free after hours.
Your GP can also help with winter sports injuries. They will know if you require an X-ray, be able to organise ACC forms and quickly send you to a local provider of low cost X-rays.
