Timaru Medical Centre

01/09/2026

So that we can gauge interest & order stock, give us a call on 036847533 if you are interested in a flu vaccine for your child under 5 years of age 🙂🧸👶🏽

20/08/2026

WALKING GROUP 👟👟👟

Are you Ready to stretch your legs and have a chat while you walk?
Put on your best shoes and meet us at the botanical Gardens gate on Queen Street every Thursday at 1pm. It's a great time tor everyone, so don't miss out.

For more details- contact Beks, the Wellnes:
Coach, at 022 014 3601. We'll have a simple consent form for you to fill out!

18/08/2026

Dr John Fanning’s 👨🏼‍⚕️ last day in the practice is Friday 28th August. Feel free to pop in and write him a message to read once he heads off to enjoy his well deserved retirement 🐑🐎

06/08/2026

We are still seeing a high number of colds and flu-like illnesses in our community 😷😷

🤧 Most winter bugs are caused by viruses
• Symptoms can last up to 10 days
• A cough may last up to 4 weeks

💊 Antibiotics don't help
Antibiotics do not work against viruses and won't help you get better faster.

🫶🏻 Look after yourself
• Get plenty of rest
• Drink lots of fluids
• Take paracetamol or ibuprofen if needed (follow the instructions)
• Use throat lozenges, warm salt water gargles, saline nasal spray or vapour rub to help relieve symptoms

🏥 Get urgent medical help (Call 111) if you have:
• Difficulty breathing
• Chest pain
• Any serious concerns

☎️ Contact us or Health-line if:
• Your symptoms aren't improving
• They get worse
• You have any concerns

05/08/2026

Hi everyone! 🥸

When booking an appointment, please don't rely on your text reminder.
While we do our best to ensure reminder texts are sent, this service can occasionally experience outages that are outside of our control.

We recommend making a note of your appointment date and time when you book.
Thank you for your understanding! 📞📞📞

21/06/2026

🦠 WINTER BUGS ARE ON THE RISE 🤧
We are seeing an increase in coughs, colds, and flu-like illnesses.
Virus action plan 🦠🤒

What you have 🤧
* Most likely a viral infection affecting your ears, nose, throat, sinuses, or chest.
* Symptoms may last up to 10 days.
* A cough that can last up to 4 weeks.
Antibiotics 💊
* Antibiotics do not work against viruses.
* They won't help you recover faster.
* Taking antibiotics when not needed can cause side effects and make them less effective in the future.

How to recover 💤
* Get plenty of rest and sleep.
* Avoid strenuous exercise.
* Drink lots of fluids (water is best).
* Follow medicine instructions carefully.

Managing symptoms
Fever
* Use a cool cloth on your face, hands, and neck.
* Wear light clothing and avoid too many blankets.
Aches, pains, sore ears, sinus pain, sore throat
* Paracetamol and/or ibuprofen may help.
Sore throat or cough
* Throat gargles or sprays.
* Lozenges.
* Gargle warm salt water several times a day.
* Drink warm honey and lemon drinks.
Blocked or runny nose
* Saline nasal spray or drops.
* Decongestants (if suitable for you).
* Vapour rub (e.g. Vicks) on your chest or back.

🏥 Seek urgent medical help (call 111) if you have:
* Trouble breathing or talking
* Chest pain
* If you have any serious concerns

☎️ Contact us or Healthline if:
* Symptoms aren't improving.
* New symptoms develop.
* You have concerns.
* An existing condition (such as asthma, COPD, or diabetes) gets worse.

👶 For children with coughs�Not sure what's normal and when to seek help? KidsHealth has practical information for whānau on managing coughs at home and recognising when medical care may be needed.
👉 https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/cough-in-children

💻 Trusted health information�Healthify offers clear, New Zealand-based advice on common illnesses, medicines, self-care, and when to get medical support.
👉 https://healthify.nz/ See less

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28/05/2026

Please note we are CLOSED ❌ Monday the 1st of June for Kings Birthday 👑

If you require an urgent appointment on this day call Timaru After Hours on 03 6848209 🩺

15/05/2026

TMC crew supporting pink shirt day

30/04/2026

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