Immunologist Dianne Sika-Paotonu adds her voice to supporting a catch-up on childhood vaccinations even as the country readies for a potential COVID-19 vaccination rollout to five to 11-year-olds
The Medical Council is aware of concerns raised by Newshub about an anti-vax Kaiapoi GP and considering them in its role of “protecting the health and safety of New Zealanders”
New Zealanders wanting to travel without vaccine passports these Christmas holidays will be able to use rapid antigen tests provided by pharmacies as evidence they are COVID-free
To meet domestic travel requirements from mid-December, 15-minute COVID-19 rapid antigen testing will be available at no cost from community pharmacies throughout New Zealand until the end of January 2022
There were 22,859 total vaccine doses administered yesterday, including 3,786 first doses and 9,339 second doses. To date, 94% of eligible people in New Zealand have had their first dose and 88% are fully vaccinated
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