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Protection from measles for more young people
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 12:32 pm | Ministry of Health
Young people aged 13 to 20 years are being urged to get vaccinated against measles if they currently have no protection against the disease. More >>
Pandemic flu (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 148
Monday, 7 September 2009, 1:19 pm | Ministry of Health
Latest Numbers The number of deaths from Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 17. Please note these 17 deaths reported by the Ministry are deaths from swine flu, where swine flu was a primary cause of death. Other deaths are being investigated ... More >>
Medsafe reviews dextropropoxyphene-containing meds
Friday, 4 September 2009, 3:56 pm | Ministry of Health
Medsafe has started a statutory review of the safety and efficacy of all medicines containing dextropropoxyphene, Medsafe’s Group Manager Dr Stewart Jessamine said. Medicines containing dextropropoxyphene are analgesics used to treat chronic moderate ... More >>
Swine Flu - Update 147
Friday, 4 September 2009, 2:50 pm | Ministry of Health
Latest Numbers The number of deaths from Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 17. More >>
Swine Flu - Update 146
Thursday, 3 September 2009, 9:16 am | Ministry of Health
There are a total of 3143 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 3130 on 31 August. These are people who have returned a positive laboratory test for pandemic influenza (H1N1) 09. The actual number of cases of Pandemic Influenza ... More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu Update 145
Monday, 31 August 2009, 4:14 pm | Ministry of Health
The number of deaths from Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 17. The latest person to die from swine flu was a man in his 30s who died in Auckland yesterday. He had an underlying condition. More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu, Update 144
Friday, 28 August 2009, 4:14 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has been advised by Baxters Healthcare Ltd that the first shipment of the pandemic influenza vaccine will not arrive in New Zealand until early next month. The Government also has an option arrangement in place with CSL for their ... More >>
Swine Flu - Update 143
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 1:27 pm | Ministry of Health
The amount of influenza in the community continues to decline as winter draws to a close, but health officials say people should continue the good hygiene habits they have developed in order to reduce their chance of getting and spreading influenza ... More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu -Update 142
Monday, 24 August 2009, 4:26 pm | Ministry of Health
The number of deaths from Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 16, following the death of a Waikato woman with underlying medical conditions, in a hospital in Auckland. The family have asked for privacy at this time. Please note these 16 deaths ... More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update
Friday, 21 August 2009, 1:15 pm | Ministry of Health
Latest Numbers There are a total of 3090 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 3086 yesterday. These are people who have returned a positive laboratory test for pandemic influenza (H1N1) 09. The actual number of cases of Pandemic ... More >>
Latest self-harm hospitalisation rates released
Friday, 21 August 2009, 10:22 am | Ministry of Health
Young people aged 15 to 19 years old have the highest rates of intentional self-harm hospitalisations and females are twice more likely to be hospitalised than males. Intentional Self-Harm Hospitalisations 2007 (Provisional), published online today ... More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu-Update 140
Thursday, 20 August 2009, 2:10 pm | Ministry of Health
There are a total of 3086 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 3074 yesterday. These are people who have returned a positive laboratory test for pandemic influenza (H1N1) 09. The actual number of cases of Pandemic Influenza ... More >>
Electronic transfer project out for consultation
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 2:49 pm | Ministry of Health
The vision of a person-centred and provider-friendly health system is becoming a reality with the progression of the GP2GP Patient Notes Transfer Project. Health practitioners are now being asked to provide input into the project. More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 2:10 pm | Ministry of Health
Latest Numbers There are a total of 3074 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 3067 yesterday. These are people who have returned a positive laboratory test for pandemic influenza (H1N1) 09. The actual number of cases of Pandemic ... More >>
Children excluded from class in measles outbreak
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 12:59 pm | Ministry of Health
Parents are reminded to get their children immunised against measles, or risk having them sent home from school for two weeks if there is a measles outbreak. More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1)09 Swine Flu - Update 138
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 5:04 pm | Ministry of Health
There has been another death from Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu. A 30-year-old woman died in Dunedin on Sunday with swine flu as the primary cause of death. She had no underlying medical conditions. This brings the total number of deaths from ... More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu Update 136
Sunday, 16 August 2009, 5:38 pm | Ministry of Health
The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is unchanged from yesterday's figure of 3038. More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update
Sunday, 16 August 2009, 2:55 pm | Ministry of Health
The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 3038, up from 3034 yesterday. More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu: Update 134
Friday, 14 August 2009, 1:54 pm | Ministry of Health
The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 3034, up from 3021 yesterday. More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu Update 133
Thursday, 13 August 2009, 12:43 pm | Ministry of Health
The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 3021, up from 3000 yesterday. These are people who have returned a laboratory positive test for pandemic influenza (H1N1) 09. The actual number of cases of Pandemic Influenza ... More >>
