The threat of bird flu, an increase in pertussis cases and the recent impact of strike action by junior doctors were all on the agenda for the Te Whatu Ora board, which met today
The free digital immunisation catch-up tool developed by National Hauora Coalition is being expanded to provide “whole of lifespan” vaccination data for practice patients
The “high risk” of psychiatric side effects has led Medsafe to call for the over-the-counter oral antihistamine, promethazine (brand name Phenergan) not to be used by children aged under six
Child rights organisation Save the Children says children and young people must be meaningfully consulted with and their voices included in any changes to mental health and wellbeing legislation
The Government has sunk to a new low with today’s announcement that they will replace high quality nutritious lunches with largely processed snack foods for Intermediate and High School students, as families continue to struggle with food insecurity
A microarray patch the size of a sticking plaster could potentially boost the vaccination rate against measles in middle and lower-income countries to 95 per cent
The free digital immunisation catch-up tool developed by National Hauora Coalition is being expanded to provide “whole of lifespan” vaccination data for practice patients
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management