The MidCentral District Health Board has put a call out today for the public to return any loaned pulse oximeters to DHB drop off points in exchange for a $20 grocery voucher
GPs have been supporting around 15% more patients each day during the Omicron outbreak with new systems in place to help ensure patients are prioritised in line with their clinical need. They have coped well with the pandemic, however the pressure is expected to continue as winter arrives bringing influenza and other seasonal illnesses
The COVID-19 Vaccine Independent Safety Monitoring Board (the Board) has notified the Ministry of Health of a third death in New Zealand considered to be linked to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (Comirnaty)
Southern practices are weary as the COVID-19 peak appears to have plateaued and the active cases per practice remain high in the region, says WellSouth practice network director Paul Rowe
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