Howick House Pharmacy

Happy Easter from the team at Howick House Pharmacy.
We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break.

A reminder of our holiday hours:
Thursday 2April : 8.30am to 6pm.
Friday 3 April to Mon 6 April: CLOSED.
Tuesday 7 April: Normal hours resume, 8.30am to 6pm.

2026 Flu Vaccinations are available from Wed April 1st.
🔸 FREE for everyone aged 65 years and over, pregnant women or those with eligible medical conditions (eg, asthma, diabetes, heart disease, mental illness or addiction).
🔸 Advanced flu vaccines available now (Flucelvax and Fluad - non funded, please enquire).
🔸 Updated Covid booster also available now (LP8.1 vaccine) and can be given together with the flu vaccine.
🔸Available instore Mon and Fri: 9am to 5pm, Tues to Thurs: 9am to 2pm.

🌸 September is Cervical Screening Awareness Month! 🌸

Every year, around 180 people in Aotearoa are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Shockingly, 85% of them have never been screened or have not had regular screening.

Detecting cervical cancer early with cervical screening gives you a greater chance at a cure, and can also detect changes in your cervical cells that suggest cancer may develop in the future. ⁠

And now, with the HPV self-test, it’s easier, more private, and just as effective.

If you or a loved one is due or overdue for screening, make a booking now. You can visit your GP, nurse, Family Planning, sexual health clinic, or a mobile/community health clinic. 🩷

⁠Want to learn more? Check out our blog by pharmacist Tracey Sullivan.

https://www.familyhealthdiary.co.nz/cervical-screening-in-aotearoa/