Many people travel to high-altitude destinations, meaning clinicians are often faced with questions about how to prevent and treat altitude illness. Update your knowledge with this New Zealand Society of Travel Medicine summary of updated evidence-based guidelines with comments by senior lecturer Jenny Visser – it outlines the best prophylactic regimens, diagnostic approaches and treatment protocols for acute altitude illness
Waikato Hospital Emergency Department full and hospital very busy
Waikato Hospital Emergency Department full and hospital very busy

Please keep Waikato Hospital Emergency Department for emergencies as we are experiencing high demand across the hospital and there are long wait times for non-urgent patients.
If you need immediate or urgent help please continue to dial 111 or go directly to Waikato Hospital ED.
If it is not an emergency, options include calling Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free 24-hour health advice, visiting your GP, or an urgent care centre near you.
Guidance on where to go for medical and mental health support is available online.
Urgent Care Centre
Anglesea Accident and Urgent Medical
Cnr Thackeray, Anglesea St, Hamilton
Victoria Clinic
750 Victoria St, Hamilton
Tui Medical
Horsham Downs Road and Thomas Road, Hamilton