Health Navigator NZ’s new collection of free local resources for COVID-19-positive people are aimed at simplifying difficult concepts and supporting those isolating at home
Some recent studies have shown similar peak viral loads in vaccinated people compared to unvaccinated people who contract COVID. This has raised concerns for the efficacy of vaccines for preventing transmission
Despite having almost 50 vaccination events under his belt, Tevita Funaki, chief executive of Pacific healthcare provider The Fono, says the danger of COVID-19 is still massive
The Ministry of Health is reluctantly handing over some of names and contact details of COVID-unvaccinated Māori to an organisation trying to head off the pandemic’s worsening impact on Māori
Recent data show COVID-19 vaccination rates are increasing across the country, but more needs to be done to reduce the vaccination gap between urban and rural areas
District Health Boards continue to consult with staff who have been stood down around the country because they did not receive their first COVID-19 vaccination by 11.59pm 15 November
As vaccination rates for Māori and Pacific peoples in South Auckland continue to lag behind the rest of the city, public health experts are disappointed to learn Cabinet documents show the government never discussed their advice to prioritise the whole region
This year's influenza vaccination campaign has been declared a success, although the Ministry of Health’s prediction of yet another record-breaking flu season has failed to eventuate
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