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“What you should know” at a glance

Posted 4 May 2009 - 11:42am by office

HBDHB’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr Caroline McElnay said people should be aware of what to look for, and what to do, if they suspect they have normal seasonal influenza or are concerned they may have been exposed to the new Influenza A (H1N1), swine flu.

Burnside Contacts Provided With Tamiflu

Posted 15 June 2009 - 9:32am by newsdesk

Canterbury District Health Board

The 13 year-old brother of yesterday’s two confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1) in Canterbury has been confirmed as having Influenza A.

Canterbury swine flu update - Latest

Posted 30 April 2009 - 9:55am by office

Canterbury District Health Board

Thirteen of the fifteen unwell people in Canterbury, from Saturday morning’s NZ1 flight from Los Angeles to Auckland, do not have swine flu.

CDHB Swine Flu Update

Posted 15 June 2009 - 12:01pm by newsdesk

Canterbury District Health Board

Like several other parts of New Zealand, the number of confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1) in Canterbury has risen significantly in the last couple of days, with the total number reported in the region now standing at 17.

CDHB Swine Flu Update

Posted 7 May 2009 - 8:57am by office

Canterbury District Health Board

Detailed planning for possible pandemic influenza is continuing across the Canterbury health sector.

CDHB Swine Flu Update

Posted 1 May 2009 - 9:18am by office

Canterbury District Health Board

Canterbury District Health Board’s Community and Public Health division is continuing to identify and screen people who are unwell and have returned from Mexico or North America in the past seven days.

Dedicated Canterbury Flu Line Starts Today

Posted 20 June 2009 - 5:43pm by newsdesk

Canterbury District Health Board

From today (Saturday 20 June), Cantabrians can call a dedicated Canterbury Flu Line - 0800 37 30 37 - to seek medical advice if they are concerned about their influenza symptoms.

First NZ Cases Of Swine Flu Not Linked To International Travel

Posted 15 June 2009 - 9:30am by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

Follow-up of two confirmed cases by Public Health Services in Wellington has not identified a link to travel or contact with travellers. For another three cases a link to travel is under investigation.

Hawke’s Bay moves to ‘manage it’ phase

Posted 25 June 2009 - 4:15pm by office

Hawke's Bay District Health Board

Hawke’s Bay DHB’s Pandemic Incident Management Team is now moving to a “manage it” phase in response to the Novel A H1N1 influenza pandemic. During the 'manage it' phase, people who become unwell with any type of influenza will be expected to stay home and look after themselves. Most will not need medical help.

Health Unit Tracing Swine Flu Contacts

Posted 10 June 2009 - 2:11pm by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

Staff from Wellington's Regional Public Health unit are busy tracing close contacts of the three Wellington people confirmed as having Influenza A (H1N1) “swine flu” this week.

Health warnings remain following deaths

Posted 7 July 2009 - 10:10am by newsdesk

Waikato District Health Board

Despite three swine flu-related deaths in the past week, health messages remain the same, says Waikato District Health Board medical officer of health Dell Hood.

Human Swine Influenza

Posted 27 April 2009 - 3:35pm by office

Wairarapa District Health Board

Wairarapa DHB is monitoring the national and international information regarding the human swine influenza outbreak.

If you think you may have influenza A (H1N1) “Swine Flu” stay put – dial a doctor or Healthline…don’t just turn up at a medical centre or hospital

Posted 11 June 2009 - 9:05am by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

Director of Public Health, Dr Mark Jacobs says it’s important that people who think they may have influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu, stay put and phone for medical advice first.

Influenza A (H1N1) Media Update No 15

Posted 23 June 2009 - 4:45pm by newsdesk

Southland District Health Board

In the last few days there have been a number important changes as the Influenza A (H1N1) virus becomes more established in New Zealand, says Otago and Southland Medical Officer of Health Dr Derek Bell.

Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 96

Posted 6 July 2009 - 4:56pm by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

Dr Mark Jacobs, Director of Public Health said the Ministry of Health and health services around New Zealand continue to focus on managing the pandemic, with our priorities being providing services to those most in need, and providing advice to New Zealanders on how they and their families can reduce the risk of infection.

Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 97

Posted 6 July 2009 - 5:06pm by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

Healthline continues to receive high volumes of calls with well over 2,000 calls answered yesterday (Sunday). In many cases a single call can see a Healthline nurse assessing two or three members of a family or household who are all sick. This means many calls are taking longer than usual. Healthline apologises for delays some callers are experiencing, and encourages people to continue holding. Staff are doing their best to assist people as soon as they can. The average waiting time on Saturday was four minutes thirty three seconds and on Sunday, seven minutes five seconds.

Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety Four

Posted 6 July 2009 - 8:57am by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

The number of confirmed cases of swine flu in New Zealand continue to rise, up 87 since yesterday.

Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-eight

Posted 18 June 2009 - 6:48am by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health has upgraded its website as the first port of call for people without symptoms of influenza wanting information about swine flu in New Zealand. This is part of a plan to support the increasing demand on Healthline and give New Zealanders the information they are seeking.

Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-five

Posted 15 June 2009 - 12:04pm by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

If you need medical advice, ring Healthline 0800 611 116

Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-four

Posted 15 June 2009 - 12:06pm by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

If you need medical advice, please phone Healthline 0800 611 116

Influenza A H1N1 Swine Flu - Update Sixty-seven

Posted 11 June 2009 - 9:03am by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

New Zealand situation

Last Canterbury Flu Centre to Close

Posted 18 August 2009 - 9:05am by newsdesk

Canterbury District Health Board

Christchurch’s St Asaph St Flu Centre – the last remaining Canterbury Flu Centre - will close at the end of business tomorrow, Tuesday 18 August.

Media Update on Health Response to Influenza A (H1N1) Threat

Posted 7 May 2009 - 9:17am by office

Bay of Plenty District Health Board

Lakes and Bay of Plenty DHBs report that there are currently no cases of suspected Influenza A (H1N1) in the two districts. All previous suspected cases in isolation or quarantine have completed their isolation or quarantine period. There are still no confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1) in the Lakes or Bay of Plenty areas.

Mexican Swine Influenza –Update Fourteen

Posted 30 April 2009 - 3:52pm by office

Ministry of Health

The World Health Organisation has raised the current level of influenza pandemic alert from four to five.

More Confirmed Canterbury Cases Affect Schools and Businesses

Posted 16 June 2009 - 12:30pm by newsdesk

Canterbury District Health Board

Thirteen more cases of Influenza A (H1N1) have been confirmed in Canterbury tonight bringing the total number of officially reported cases to 31 in the region.

Negative Tests Confirmed

Posted 30 April 2009 - 9:16am by office

Waikato District Health Board

As of this afternoon, Waikato District Health Board can confirm their first two possible swine flu cases have tested negative to Influenza A.

Novel Influenza A (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 106

Posted 16 July 2009 - 10:03am by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

Public awareness around swine flu remains high, with the Ministry of Health website and Healthline experiencing a higher than usual level of interest.