Northland COVID-19 Vaccination Update We acknowledge the community have experienced significant inconvenience because of the volume of COVID-19 booking requests via email and the calls to the 0800 booking number which has overwhelmed the DHB system. The demand has most certainly been more significant than expected, and for that, we sincerely apologise. We are happy to let you know that we have a solution. HOW TO REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION The Northland COVID-19 0800 number (0800 237 829) is now staffed by a health call centre outside of the DHB. They are still experiencing a large volume of calls so please be patient. At this time we do not have any walk-in availability. We will advise if this changes. CALL - 0800 237 829 - 8am until 8pm - Monday to Sunday You will be offered two options: The call centre willtake your details and call you back within two working days with a booking option, or From Wednesday 12 May 9am the call centre staffwill book an appointment for you. You do not need to know your National Health Index number (NHI) to book an appointment. It is really important that you provide your fulllegal name - not an alias name or a nickname. MORE NORTHLANDERS VACCINATED, FASTER Over the past six weeks, the number of COVID-19 vaccines administered by Northland DHB has increased from 300 doses a week to nearly 4000 a week - that's an increase of more than 1000 percent. We are extremely proud of the work delivered by our staff working tirelessly to help protect you against COVID-19. HAVEN'T REGISTERED YET? DON'T WORRY From Wednesday 12 May you can call 0800 237 829 to make an appointment. We will be running clinics until the end of the year, and there is enough vaccine for all Northlanders and plenty of opportunity to be vaccinated. Some General Practices, participating Pharmacies and Mãori Health Providers will also be opening vaccination sites in the coming months which will give you more clinic options across Northland. 65 OR OVER? HAVE YOU HAD YOUR FREE FLU VACCINATION? The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are both important ways of protecting yourselffrom serious illness. If you are 65 or over, we recommend having yourfree flu vaccination first. Wait 14 days afterwards and then you can have your first dose of COVID-19 when you're ready. You can book your free flu vaccination with your GP, Hauora Clinic or at participating pharmacies. Ifyou've already had your COVID-19 vaccination, wait 14 days afteryour second dose before having the flu vaccination. NORTHLAND COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS The Northland COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics are only for people who are domiciled in Northland i.e. Northland is their permanent home. Visitors from out of town will be declined vaccination. We know the high demand for an appointment has caused frustration and we are extremelygrateful for your patience. The Northland DHB website is updated regularly with COVID-19 vaccination clinic venues and times. www.northlanddhb.org.nz Where to find more information These are some reliable websites for further information about the COVID-19 vaccine and the roll-out. Northland DHB website - for information about our vaccination clinics: www.northlanddhb.org.nz Unite Against COVID-19: www.COVIDI19.govt.nz Ministry of Health: www.healthgovt.nz Information provided is current as at 10 May. 2021 Kia tupu ora ai ng uri whakatupu That the generations yet to come will grow and flourish NORTHLAND DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD Te Pari Han A Rohe Or Tal Tokena Nga Tatai Ihorangi Northland COVID-19 Vaccination Update We acknowledge the community have experienced significant inconvenience because of the volume of COVID-19 booking requests via email and the calls to the 0800 booking number which has overwhelmed the DHB system. The demand has most certainly been more significant than expected, and for that, we sincerely apologise. We are happy to let you know that we have a solution. HOW TO REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE COVID-19 VACCINATION The Northland COVID-19 0800 number (0800 237 829) is now staffed by a health call centre outside of the DHB. They are still experiencing a large volume of calls so please be patient. At this time we do not have any walk-in availability. We will advise if this changes. CALL - 0800 237 829 - 8am until 8pm - Monday to Sunday You will be offered two options: The call centre willtake your details and call you back within two working days with a booking option, or From Wednesday 12 May 9am the call centre staffwill book an appointment for you. You do not need to know your National Health Index number (NHI) to book an appointment. It is really important that you provide your fulllegal name - not an alias name or a nickname. MORE NORTHLANDERS VACCINATED, FASTER Over the past six weeks, the number of COVID-19 vaccines administered by Northland DHB has increased from 300 doses a week to nearly 4000 a week - that's an increase of more than 1000 percent. We are extremely proud of the work delivered by our staff working tirelessly to help protect you against COVID-19. HAVEN'T REGISTERED YET? DON'T WORRY From Wednesday 12 May you can call 0800 237 829 to make an appointment. We will be running clinics until the end of the year, and there is enough vaccine for all Northlanders and plenty of opportunity to be vaccinated. Some General Practices, participating Pharmacies and Mãori Health Providers will also be opening vaccination sites in the coming months which will give you more clinic options across Northland. 65 OR OVER? HAVE YOU HAD YOUR FREE FLU VACCINATION? The flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are both important ways of protecting yourselffrom serious illness. If you are 65 or over, we recommend having yourfree flu vaccination first. Wait 14 days afterwards and then you can have your first dose of COVID-19 when you're ready. You can book your free flu vaccination with your GP, Hauora Clinic or at participating pharmacies. Ifyou've already had your COVID-19 vaccination, wait 14 days afteryour second dose before having the flu vaccination. NORTHLAND COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS The Northland COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics are only for people who are domiciled in Northland i.e. Northland is their permanent home. Visitors from out of town will be declined vaccination. We know the high demand for an appointment has caused frustration and we are extremelygrateful for your patience. The Northland DHB website is updated regularly with COVID-19 vaccination clinic venues and times. www.northlanddhb.org.nz Where to find more information These are some reliable websites for further information about the COVID-19 vaccine and the roll-out. Northland DHB website - for information about our vaccination clinics: www.northlanddhb.org.nz Unite Against COVID-19: www.COVIDI19.govt.nz Ministry of Health: www.healthgovt.nz Information provided is current as at 10 May. 2021 Kia tupu ora ai ng uri whakatupu That the generations yet to come will grow and flourish NORTHLAND DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD Te Pari Han A Rohe Or Tal Tokena Nga Tatai Ihorangi