Coughs and colds are common in children and usually not serious. Learn about symptoms, home care tips, and when you need to see us.

Sore throats are common and often caused by infections or irritants. Learn about the symptoms, home remedies, and when to seek medical help.

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...

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....

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...

If you or someone you know wonders if they have Long COVID, here's some trusted answers to common questions. Long COVID Managing...

Vaccination is the best way to protect you and your whānau. Encourage your family to go along and visit one of these Pacific community...

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...

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...

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...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is a common virus. In many cases the symptoms are similar to a cold and can be treated at...

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,...

Have you had your blood pressure checked recently? High blood pressure is common in New Zealand, with 1 in 5 Kiwis affected by it....

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...

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...

Common human coronaviruses usually only cause mild to moderate respiratory tract illnesses, such as the common cold. On rare occasions,...

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...

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...

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...

While summer is a time for hitting the beach, swimming and spending time outdoors in the glorious sunshine, it’s wise to remember to...