Medsafe has completed a review of the risk of rare cases of blood clots with bleeding (Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome; TTS), reported internationally with some COVID-19 vaccines. At the current time, there is no evidence of a risk of TTS with the Comirnarty (Pfizer/ BioNTech) vaccine
With vaccinations for Covid-19 top of mind, Kiwi pet owners are making enquiries about whether their four-legged friends should also join the queue, but there’s absolutely no need to worry, says animal specialists and premium New Zealand pet supplement company, Hale Animal Health
The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (the Guild) welcomes the government health system reforms announced on 21 April, and see these as a blueprint for strengthening the health and disability system for all New Zealanders
A small family-owned and operated rest home in the south Auckland community of Papatoetoe has today become the first Aged Residential Care facility in Auckland to get its residents vaccinated for COVID-19
The Russian Direct Investment Fund, Egypt's Minapharm and its Berlin-based subsidiary, ProBioGen AG, announce the agreement to produce over 40 million doses per year of the world's first registered vaccine against COVID-19, Sputnik V
This May, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand (ARFNZ) is launching a dedicated New Zealand Asthma Awareness Day: Aotearoa - Te Rā Whakaarohia te Huangō
ProCare, New Zealand’s largest network of independent general practices, welcomes the Government’s Health reforms acknowledging they have the potential to significantly transform the future of healthcare to achieve a less complicated and fairer system for New Zealanders
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