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Swine Flu - Update 159
Wednesday, 11 November 2009, 4:23 pm | Ministry of Health
Although the number of new pandemic influenza cases in New Zealand is now low, the virus is still circulating and causing illness in our communities. It is therefore important that people stay alert to the signs and symptoms of disease, and that the ... More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu: Update 158
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 5:20 pm | Ministry of Health
During the week ending 30 October there was a slight rise in the number of New Zealanders seeing their doctor in relation to influenza-like illnesses (ILI). More >>
Study to test pandemic influenza immunity
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 5:10 pm | Ministry of Health
A study investigating the level of immunity New Zealanders have to pandemic influenza (H1N1) will get underway this month. Blood samples will be taken from 2500 people to see who has been exposed to pandemic influenza and developed immunity to it. This ... More >>
Swine Flu Update 157
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 5:28 pm | Ministry of Health
The international picture Pandemic influenza cases are increasing in many northern hemisphere countries. According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) latest update USA is reporting high rates of pandemic H1N1 and influenza-like illness (ILI). Canada ... More >>
Resource to help people cope with financial stress
Thursday, 22 October 2009, 10:39 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health today published a brochure providing practical advice and information about support services for New Zealanders who are suffering from stress because of the tougher economic times. More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 155
Wednesday, 14 October 2009, 4:19 pm | Ministry of Health
The rate of Pandemic Influenza infections is continuing to decrease in New Zealand, however it is still circulating. As at midday today one person is in hospital with confirmed swine flu (H1N1) 09 or its complications – down from four last week. ... More >>
Young people most affected by alcohol harm
Tuesday, 13 October 2009, 2:56 pm | Ministry of Health
Young people experience higher levels of harm from their own drinking or other people’s drinking than other people, a new Ministry of Health survey shows. The Ministry of Health Alcohol Use in New Zealand: Key results of the 2007/08 New Zealand Alcohol ... More >>
H1N1 09 Swine Flu - Update 154
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 5:05 pm | Ministry of Health
There are few changes to report and influenza activity including swine flu is now the same as would be expected at this time of year. As at midday today four people are in hospital with confirmed swine flu (H1N1) 09 or its complications – up from ... More >>
Cough/Cold meds not to be given to kids under 6
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 4:44 pm | Ministry of Health
Medsafe has accepted the recommendation of the Cough and Cold Review Group that cough and cold medicines should not be given to children under six years of age in light of limited evidence that these medicines work in children and reports of side ... More >>
NZ Medicines Terminology Report Published
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 10:36 am | Ministry of Health
The Health Information Standards Office (HISO) this week released the New Zealand Medicines Terminology Recommendation Report. More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu: Update 153
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 4:46 pm | Ministry of Health
As at midday today two people are reported to be in hospital with Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 or its complications. More >>
Mental Health Annual Report 2008 released
Tuesday, 29 September 2009, 9:49 am | Ministry of Health
The Mental Health Annual report 2008 was released today by the Ministry of Health. More >>
Online pharmacy service being rolled out
Friday, 25 September 2009, 12:07 pm | Ministry of Health
Submitting pharmacy claims has just become easier with the nationwide roll-out of an “online pharmacy claiming” service, following its successful pilot in more than 200 Auckland Metro pharmacies. More >>
No evidence for insulin glargine cancer risk
Thursday, 24 September 2009, 11:29 am | Ministry of Health
Medicines regulatory authorities in New Zealand have found no conclusive evidence that the use of insulin glargine is associated with increased risk of developing cancer, saying findings of recent studies may be due to chance. Insulin glargine ... More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu Update 152
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 2:57 pm | Ministry of Health
While numbers of swine flu cases in New Zealand appears to be declining the virus is still circulating. It is still important that good hygiene habits are kept up to dampen down spread of the virius from one person to another - that means covering ... More >>
Import Of Apotex Products Under Close Monitoring
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 11:53 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health’s drug regulatory arm Medsafe has negotiated an agreement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Apotex to temporarily restrict importation of medicines produced by Apotex at its two manufacturing sites in Toronto, Canada. More >>
Pandemic flu (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 151
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 4:36 pm | Ministry of Health
The number of swine flu cases appears to be abating in New Zealand but the virus is still circulating. It is important people maintain good hygiene habits: covering coughs and sneezes, regular hand washing and staying at home while sick. Latest Numbers ... More >>
New cancer guidelines help with early detection
Friday, 11 September 2009, 3:20 pm | Ministry of Health
GPs now have new national guidelines to help them spot the early signs of cancer. The Ministry of Health has today launched Suspected Cancer in Primary Care, produced in association with theNew Zealand Guidelines Group. The guideline aims to alert ... More >>
Pandemic (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 150
Friday, 11 September 2009, 3:18 pm | Ministry of Health
Latest Numbers The number of deaths from Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 17. Please note these17 deaths reported by the Ministry are deaths where swine flu was a primary cause of death. Other deaths are being investigated by the Coroner's ... More >>
Swine Flu - Update 149
Thursday, 10 September 2009, 9:43 am | Ministry of Health
There are a total of 3150 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, compared with 3146 on 7 September. These are people who have returned a positive laboratory test for pandemic influenza (H1N1) 09. The actual number of cases of Pandemic ... More >>
