Covid-19 services
Get in touch with our team if you have respiratory symptoms and are worried that you could have Covid 19. We can quickly book you an appointment for a free Covid test.
We can also give advice if you have had Covid 19 and are still suffering ongoing symptoms.
Covid-19 Testing, Vaccinations and Treatment
The symptoms of Covid 19 are very similar to a common cold or influenza. So, if you’re ill, do stay at home and call us to arrange an appointment for Covid swabbing.
Covid Swabbing
We offer booked appointments for Covid 19 testing, Monday to Friday for our registered and also casual patients.
Getting tested protects your family and community from you unknowingly spreading the disease. It is very easy to get Covid 19 ,especially with the more transmissible Delta variant. Even short exposure to a positive case can pass it on and we can’t tell who around us may be carrying the virus. Don’t ignore even mild symptoms, put your mind at rest by booking a free Covid test.
Covid Vaccinations
Information about booking a Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters can be found here.
Pre-departure Covid Testing
Conveniently, you can get a pre-departure Covid-19 swab at the nearby East Care clinic in East Tamaki. Find out about preparing for travel, including getting a Pre-departure test.
Covid-19 symptoms
- Sneezing and a runny nose
- A fever 38ºC+
- A new or worsening cough; Sore throat; altered sense of taste
- Shortness of breath
- Runny nose and sneezing; lowered sense of smell
- Less common symptoms include: Diarrhoea, headache, muscle aches, nausea, confusion
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Covid-19 swabbing
Covid swabbing quickly samples the back of your nose and throat to check for infection. Covid swabbing is not painful or dangerous, it briefly feels a little uncomfortable.
What is Long Covid?
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
- Cognitive impairment or “Brain fog” and difficulty concentrating
- Headaches
- Chest pains
- Heart palpitations
- Aching muscles and/or joints. Muscle weakness
- Ongoing alteration of smell and taste
- Sleep disturbances and mood changes
Frequently asked questions
To join our clinic, you first need to fill out the patient enrolment forms to register with the PHO that we belong to. This is a Ministry of Health requirement.
You will need to provide proof of identity and eligibility which may include the following forms of identification:
- NZ Passport or NZ birth certificate
- International passport with resident visa OR work visa of minimum 24-month duration
On the enrolment form you need to indicate which of our doctors (currently taking new patients) that you would like to be registered with.
Yes. As part of completing your enrollment, we request that you have a new patient screening appointment with one of our Nursing or Medical Centre Assistant team members.
This new patient appointment enables our team to work with you to better understand your current health and wellbeing.
Following the new patient appointment as above, you can book your first consultation with your nominated doctor.
The length of your first appointment with your new doctor will be as follows:
0-39 years 40 years: 15 Minutes - 30 minutes
40 years+: 15 Minutes - 30 minutes
| 0-13 yrs | 14-17 yrs | 18-39 yrs | 40+ yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $10 for screening and appointment | $10 for screening and appointment | $10 for screening and appointment |
| Free | $13 for Doctor appointment | $19.50 | $39 for double appointment |
Payment is required at the time of consultation
You will get full access to the patient portal “My Indici” once you have completed your screening appointment.
Payment is required at time of consultation. Please note that unpaid accounts will incur an additional $10 monthly administration cost.
There may be additional costs for treatments/tests/materials
We recommend that you book your future appointments via your patient portal My Indici.
If you need an urgent appointment, then please phone the clinic. We have doctors available to discuss your urgent health needs on the day.
All consultations are by appointment only.
Patient portals are secure online sites where patients can access their health information and interact with their general practice. Set up access to your patient portal at http://www.botanyjunctionmedical.co.nz/patient-portal/ or email info@bjdocs.co.nz if you would like help.
We recommend that you plan ahead and request your repeat medicines via your patient portal My Indici two weeks before you run out. If you do not have access to a portal, you can phone us and leave a message with the nurse to organise this. Our doctors use an electronic prescribing system which can send your prescription to your local pharmacy (please specify name and location).
Under 14 years free
14-17 years $13
18+ years $15
Urgent prescription 14+ years $25
The results of tests that have been ordered by our Doctors will be available on My Indici when they have been reviewed. If your test results are of concern you will be contacted by one of our team.
We are open Monday to Friday 8.15am to 5.00pm.
For health services after hours visit East Care Accident & Medical, 260 Botany Road, Golflands, Auckland 2013. Their phone is 09 277 1516.
These are consultation prices only.
Under 14 Years - Free 14 - 17 years - $13.00 18 years & over - $19.50
Note charge is the same for in person or by phone or video as you are still receiving the same high quality health provider assessment, diagnosis and planning.
We understand that things can change on the day, but we ask that you call us to advise that you are not able to make your appointment. If we do not hear from you minimum 2 hours prior to your scheduled time, you will receive an invoice for this missed appointment.