Coughs and colds in children
Coughs and colds are common in children and usually not serious. Learn about symptoms, home care tips, and when you need to see us.
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May 231 min read
How to care for sore throats
Sore throats are common and often caused by infections or irritants. Learn about the symptoms, home remedies, and when to seek medical help.
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May 231 min read
Are you protected from whooping cough?
If your pregnant, or have a baby on the way in your wider whānau, you're encouraged to get a pertussis vaccination to protect your young...
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Jun 5, 20221 min read
Managing your COVID-19 symptoms
We are still seeing lots of whānau with COVID. This section offers a simple summary of the key things you need to know and what to do....
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Jun 5, 20221 min read
Here's why you need a flu vaccination more than ever
There is concern we could see much higher rates of flu this winter. Find out if you qualify for a free flu vaccine. This is the best way...
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Jun 5, 20221 min read
Long COVID - answers to common questions
If you or someone you know wonders if they have Long COVID, here's some trusted answers to common questions. Long COVID Managing...
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Sep 21, 20211 min read
Pacific vaccine events 23-26 September 2021
Vaccination is the best way to protect you and your whānau. Encourage your family to go along and visit one of these Pacific community...
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Sep 16, 20211 min read
COVID 19 vaccine
Who can get the Pfizer vaccine? Everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand aged 5 years and over can book their free COVID-19 vaccination now. It...
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Sep 16, 20212 min read
COVID 19 -new variants such as Delta
New variants of COVID-19 have emerged in several places around the world. One of these new variants, the Delta variant, is now the main...
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Jul 11, 20214 min read
Tips for looking after our mental health
Taking good care of your body’s need for sleep, healthy food and exercise supports your mental wellbeing. A body that is tired, run down...
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Jul 11, 20213 min read
RSV infection
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is a common virus. In many cases the symptoms are similar to a cold and can be treated at...
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Jun 2, 20202 min read
Got a cough, runny nose or sore throat?
For the winter of 2020 and until we are sure there is no more COVID-19 in New Zealand, you must talk to your doctor about ANY runny nose,...
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Jun 2, 20202 min read
Tips for lowering your blood pressure
Have you had your blood pressure checked recently? High blood pressure is common in New Zealand, with 1 in 5 Kiwis affected by it....
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Mar 29, 20203 min read
What is a video consultation?
You're used to talking to your friends through text, social media, email and video apps such as Skype, Facetime or Zoom. Now you can...
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Mar 29, 20201 min read
Staying at home
From Thursday 26th March, 2020, we all need to stay at home within our 'bubble'. Stopping the spread of COVID-19 is vital to protect...
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Mar 29, 20201 min read
What is coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Common human coronaviruses usually only cause mild to moderate respiratory tract illnesses, such as the common cold. On rare occasions,...
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Jan 30, 20191 min read
First aid tips
Knowing how to do basic first aid, and when to call for an ambulance, is life-saving knowledge. In an emergency St John urges people to...
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Jan 29, 20192 min read
Getting the most out of your GP visit
Most doctor's appointments are only 15 minutes long and it’s easy to leave feeling like you haven’t covered everything you wanted to. So...
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Jan 29, 20192 min read
Food safety tips
You may be familiar with the four C rules of food hygiene – clean, cook, cover and chill – but, like many of us, there might be other...
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Jan 10, 20192 min read
Sun safety tips
While summer is a time for hitting the beach, swimming and spending time outdoors in the glorious sunshine, it’s wise to remember to...
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