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Cantabrians Recognise Value of Flu Vaccination

Canterbury has topped the country for the highest number of influenza vaccinations so far this year. The region reported 114,970 in the first 18 weeks of the four month influenza immunisation campaign.

Cover your cough – especially around young babies

A steady rise in whooping cough cases serves as a timely reminder to cover your cough this winter to help reduce the risks of this infection.

Flu vaccination uptake continues

“Didn’t even hurt,” said 17 year old Terence Samasoni at the Influenza Vaccination Clinic at Cameron House last week. Terence was the last of the seven children in his family to get vaccinated, with five of the siblings being vaccinated last month.

Get immunised now before winter influenza arrives

Influenza immunisation is now available and with potentially severe strains predicted for the coming season, people are urged to get immunised as soon as possible.

Health warnings remain following deaths

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.

Increase in whooping cough is a reminder to immunise babies on time

Parents in the Bay of Plenty and Lakes are urged to get their babies immunised against whooping cough (pertussis) to protect them from an expected outbreak.

It Takes Three (HPV)

They’ve talked about their options, made the decision with their families, and had their consent forms signed. So, this week, Raumati Manaena-Awa (Chanel College), Dione Pourau (Masterton Intermediate School) and Hannah Lodge-Schnellenberg (Solway College) will join thousands of other Year 8 pupils around the country who are receiving their first free vaccination against HPV (Human Papillomavirus).

Keep yourself and your kids out of hospital this winter

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is strongly advising people with respiratory illnesses to try and stay out of hospital this winter by ringing their GP’s surgery about a free influenza vaccination now.

Measles - are you protected?

Concern that measles may return to the Bay of Plenty and Lakes has prompted the local Medical Officer of Health to urge everyone to make sure they are protected.

New results further support the evidence that GARDASIL vaccine provides long-lasting protection

New results from an extended follow-up study further support the evidence that GARDASIL®, the four-type (6, 11, 16, 18) human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, offers women long-term protection against developing pre-cancerous abnormalities or cervical cancer.

Post-tsunami immunization campaign to keep Samoa ’s children safe

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are giving full support to a Samoan Government nationwide measles and Vitamin A immunization campaign that aims to reach more than 32,000 children.

Protection from measles for more young people

Young people aged 13 to 20 years are being urged to get vaccinated against measles if they currently have no protection against the disease.

Seasonal influenza here – many vulnerable people unprotected

As the first cases of seasonal influenza hit New Zealand, health officials from the National Influenza Strategy Group (NISG)1 are concerned that still many vulnerable people may not be protected from this serious disease, despite a record uptake of the vaccine this year.

Waikato People Vulnerable To Deadly Flu

Waikato people are especially vulnerable to deadly ‘flu strains but are slow to take advantage of the available vaccination.

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