Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Refugees and migrants in New Zealand are missing out on vaccinations
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PRACTICE
Refugees and migrants in New Zealand are missing out on vaccinations
Wednesday 26 September 2018, 01:00 AM

Refugees are often from countries with restricted or disrupted access to health services
CHILD HEALTH
Overall, New Zealand child immunisation rates are good, but the data are likely to hide inequities among migrant and refugee children in New Zealand, according to a new study
Key points, All children under 18 years irrespective of immigration status are eligible for funded schedule vaccines in New Zealand.
Adults over 18 years are e
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