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Preparing for the winter illness wave
Winter illness season is upon us. Can the health system cope with the inevitable increase in demand that comes with it? Audio
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Preparing for the winter illness wave
Winter illness season is upon us. Can the health system cope with the inevitable increase in demand that comes with it?
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Concerns over 'lack of urgency' on low bivalent Covid-19 booster uptake
There is a "lack of urgency" around vaccinations, in particular the bivalent Covid-19 booster and flu vaccine, the Immunisation Advisory Centre says. Audio
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Immunisation experts concerned at low uptake of Omicron booster
There's a distinct 'lack of urgency' to get the latest covid booster - and experts say that needs to change.
The updated Omicron-targeted vaccine has been available for those over 30 years old since… Video, Audio
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Dr Jonathan Howard: why US doctors spread Covid disinformation
Dr Jonathan Howard says over 800,000 Americans would be alive today if the US had taken New Zealand's Covid approach. Audio
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Heathily revved up for winter, getting Covid, flu vaccinations
With winter upon us, public health messaging remains in place encouraging New Zealanders to be up to date with their booster and flu Shots. South Seas Healthcare in Otara are running a community-led… Audio
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Measles vaccination drive in Auckland this weekend
Vaccination efforts are being ramped up across Auckland this weekend in the wake of two measles cases on the North Shore.
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Staffing woes menace Te Whatu Ora winter health plan
Audio 6 May 2023Covid-19, flu, RSV and other respiratory illnesses are on the rise as we inch towards winter, so Te Whatu Ora launched its winter preparedness plan this week with the aim of easing the pain for… Audio
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Staffing woes menace Te Whatu Ora winter health plan
Covid-19, flu, RSV and other respiratory illnesses are on the rise as we inch towards winter, so Te Whatu Ora launched its winter preparedness plan this week with the aim of easing the pain for…
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Health NZ Te Whatu Ora unveils winter preparedness plan
Expanding telehealth services and free pharmacy consultations are among 24 initiatives the government hopes will reduce pressure on the health system this winter.
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Flu vaccination uptake similar to last year as rollout begins
Nearly 600,000 people have had a flu shot in the first four weeks of the main rollout, as doctors warn of a significant and severe season ahead.
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Pacific news in brief for May 2
Round-up of news from New Caledonia, Fiji, Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Kiritimati Island, Palau
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Samoan teachers warned they face the sack if they don't turn up
Teachers in Samoa have been warned to go to work this week, despite the extended school holiday, or face the sack.
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Dr Pete Watson: Fighting the Flu
Health officials are warning this year's flu season could be one of our worst, and the push is on to get vaccinated. There has been a sharp rise in Influenza B strains which haven't been widely… Audio
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'Really urgent': Expert urges vaccination as flu season starts early
There has been a push to get people vaccinated before the worst of winter arrives - to ease as much pressure as possible on the health system.
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'The cavalry has not yet arrived' - Staff shortages hit Auckland urgent care clinics
New Zealand's largest privately-owned healthcare group is having to intermittently close urgent care and general practice clinics.
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Time to 'de-prioritise' Covid-19 for most - epidemiologist
It is time to 'de-prioritise' the response to Covid 19, which will now be no worse than the flu for the majority of the population, an epidemiologist says. Audio
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More whooping cough vaccinators would help reduce barriers - NZ College of Midwives
Midwives urgently want more vaccinators to be tasked with immunising those who are pregnant and children for whooping cough.
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Covid-19 may kill 1000 Kiwis, cause 10,000 hospitalisations in 2023 - Michael Baker
Covid-19 is on track to kill some 1000 people this year and cause 10,000 hospitalisations, Professor Michael Baker says.
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Oral Questions for Tuesday 4 April 2023
Audio 4 Apr 2023Questions to Ministers CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? NAISI CHEN to the Minister of Energy and Resources: What action is the Government… Audio
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South Auckland GPs worried sector won’t cope this flu season
South Auckland GPs say they are concerned about their ability to cope as the annual flu season puts added pressure on an already under-strain sector.
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Vaccine hesitancy still an issue with disinformation circling on social media - GP
Vaccine hesitancy remains a concern for medical professionals as the flu shot and Covid-19 booster become available to get together ahead of winter. Audio
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GPs seeing interest in flu and Covid-19 vaccines ahead of winter
Audio 3 Apr 2023GPs are gearing up to deliver a quick deal for patients getting immunised against both the flu and Covid-19 at the same time.
More people - including those aged 30 and up - are now eligible for the… Audio
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PM encourages people to get flu vaccine and Covid booster ahead of winter
The Prime Minister has had his flu and Covid vaccinations and is encouraging others to do the same.
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'Potentially devastating': Fears some penguin colonies may be wiped out by bird flu
It's inevitable migrating birds will carry avian flu to the Antarctic and authorities should consider a mass vaccination programme to protect penguins, an expert says. Audio
