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We are confirming one new measles case in Wellington, bringing the total to 11 cases nationwide.📍 Locations of interest ...
28/10/2025

We are confirming one new measles case in Wellington, bringing the total to 11 cases nationwide.

📍 Locations of interest are being updated regularly - check them here: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles-locations-of-interest-in-aotearoa-new-zealand

😷 If you feel unwell or have measles symptoms, stay home and call Healthline for free (24/7) on 0800 611 116.

Symptoms: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles -of-measles-25

💊 Vaccination is your best protection - two doses of the MMR vaccine protect 99% of people and is free for most in NZ.

Find a site near you: info.health.nz/immunisations/booking-a-vaccine

Kenepuru Birthing Unit is a calm and welcoming space for whānau across our region. The environment supports birthing in ...
27/10/2025

Kenepuru Birthing Unit is a calm and welcoming space for whānau across our region.

The environment supports birthing in comfort and confidence, surrounded by care. Outdoor areas allow space to move and breathe while in labour, and free parking makes visits easier for loved ones.

The unit is available to pregnant people with healthy low-risk pregnancies wanting a relaxed experience close to home. If your baby is born in Wellington Hospital, Kenepuru can still be your place to rest and recover, with single rooms and private ensuites.

Our team is proud to offer a setting where birth feels personal and peaceful.

Visit during our upcoming Open Day on Saturday 29 November, between 11.30am and 1.30pm, to see the space and meet the people who make it special.

Measles outbreak update - WellingtonTwo new measles cases have been confirmed, bringing the total to 10 nationwide, incl...
27/10/2025

Measles outbreak update - Wellington

Two new measles cases have been confirmed, bringing the total to 10 nationwide, including 3 in Wellington. Most cases are linked to the 3 October Bluebridge Ferry exposure.

New locations of interest and several hundred close contacts have been identified at Wellington College and Wellington Girls’ College. We are contacting affected individuals. Please follow all advice if you are contacted.

📍 Locations of interest are updated regularly: http://spr.ly/61837BjOh

What you need to know:
✅ Watch for symptoms: high fever, cough, sore red eyes, rash
✅ Stay home if unwell
✅ Call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice
✅ Check your immunity: http://spr.ly/61847BjP6
✅ Book your free MMR vaccine: http://spr.ly/61857BjPB

Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious health problems like pneumonia and brain swelling. One in three people with measles will need hospital care. Children under five, those who are pregnant, and those with weakened immune systems are most at risk. Two doses of the MMR vaccine after 12 months of age offer strong protection.

There is a strike today - Thursday 23 October to 7am on Friday 24 October. Hospitals will remain open, and patients will...
22/10/2025

There is a strike today - Thursday 23 October to 7am on Friday 24 October. Hospitals will remain open, and patients will receive the care they need. ED will be open for emergencies only and the 111 service will operate as usual. Unless contacted by hospital staff, please attend your appointment or treatment as usual.

To find the right care for you and your whānau during the strike visit: health.nz/services-support/find-the-right-healthcare-for-you-and-your-whanau

For more info on the strike visit: tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/employment-relations/industrial-action

Measles update: Three new cases confirmed - two in Manawatū and one in Nelson. Two of the cases are children. These are ...
21/10/2025

Measles update: Three new cases confirmed - two in Manawatū and one in Nelson. Two of the cases are children.

These are in addition to the Auckland case earlier this week.

Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious illness. During the NZ measles epidemic in 2019, 1 in 3 people with measles needed hospital care.

🕵️‍♀️ Contact tracing is underway. We’re supporting all affected individuals and exploring possible undetected community transmission.

✅ Protect yourself and your whānau:
Get 2 doses of the MMR vaccine.

📍For all locations of interest info visit this regularly updated web page: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles-locations-of-interest-in-aotearoa-new-zealand

There are locations of interest already published for Manawatū. And any further locations of interest that the Manawatū and Nelson cases visited while infectious are being investigated and will be published online as they become available.

Learn about measles and its symptoms: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles

If you think you might have measles, call Healthline on 0800 611 116 or call your doctor (do not go into the clinic). They will advise you on what to do.

Media release: tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-information/news-and-updates/escalated-national-risk-of-measles-following-confirmation-of-cases-in-multiple-regions

Inhaling dust from potting mix or compost can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a severe and sometimes life-threatening chest...
20/10/2025

Inhaling dust from potting mix or compost can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a severe and sometimes life-threatening chest infection.

To protect your lungs and avoid getting Legionnaires’ disease:

👉 Use potting mix or compost outside
👉 Wear a well-fitting face mask. An N95 or respirator is best
👉 Wear gloves when handling potting mix or compost
👉 Open potting mix or compost bags carefully using scissors, away from your face
👉 Reduce dust by dampening down the potting mix or compost before using it
👉 Wash your hands thoroughly after handling potting mix or compost and before touching your face or removing your mask.

Your friendly community pharmacists help with more than you think. From expert medication advice to emergency contrace...
20/10/2025

Your friendly community pharmacists help with more than you think.

From expert medication advice to emergency contraception, immunisations, urinary or eye infections, fixing up minor cuts, checking rashes, and doing basic health checks, they do a lot.

Pharmacists are a great first port of call - especially if you’re unsure what to do or what type of medical help you need.

Find your closest one through healthpoint.co.nz.

Learn more about what pharmacists can help with:
https://info.health.nz/services-support/pharmacies

Not sure what to do about a health concern? 📞 Healthline is here for you - free, 24/7, and staffed by qualified nurses a...
20/10/2025

Not sure what to do about a health concern? 📞

Healthline is here for you - free, 24/7, and staffed by qualified nurses and paramedics. Whether it’s a fever, a weird rash, or just needing advice, you can call anytime.

📱 Call 0800 611 116 or request a callback through healthy.org.nz

It’s confidential and available whenever you need it.

Health worker strikes are planned for 23 October - 7am, 24 October. Please help keep emergency departments for emergenci...
19/10/2025

Health worker strikes are planned for 23 October - 7am, 24 October. Please help keep emergency departments for emergencies only. Find the right care for you and your family:

💻 Online GP Care (24/7) - Book same-day appointments with NZ-qualified doctors if you’re not enrolled or can’t wait. Visit info.health.nz/onlineGP
👩🏽‍⚕️ Pharmacy - Great for coughs, colds, minor infections, emergency contraception, immunisations and more
📱 Self-care advice - Visit info.health.nz for trusted tips on managing symptoms at home
☎️ Healthline - Free 24/7 advice from qualified nurses and paramedics: 0800 611 116
👨🏽‍⚕️ Your usual GP or nurse - Many offer same-day appointments for urgent issues
🏥 After-hours or urgent care clinic - For non-life-threatening issues like cuts, sprains or minor injuries
☎️ Ka Ora - Rural Telecare - After-hours help from a doctor or nurse: 0800 252 672
📱 Need to talk? Call or text 1737 any time, for free mental health support and advice from trained counsellors
🚑 Emergency? Call 111 - For chest pain, breathing problems, choking, unconsciousness, severe bleeding, severe allergy/anaphylaxis, severe burns, or severe pain

👉🏽 Find the right healthcare: info.health.nz/services-support/find-the-right-healthcare-for-you-and-your-whanau
👉🏽 Strike info: tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/employment-relations/industrial-action

With measles cases confirmed in Aotearoa New Zealand, it’s important we all stay alert. Symptoms include: high fever, co...
01/10/2025

With measles cases confirmed in Aotearoa New Zealand, it’s important we all stay alert. Symptoms include: high fever, cough, runny nose, sore red eyes, and followed by a rash.

📍 Locations of interest in Northland/Te Tai Tokerau, Queenstown, and Cromwell are listed here: http://spr.ly/6187A9AsP. Please check if you or your whānau may have been exposed.

🤒 If you or your whānau feel unwell, stay home, and call your GP/hauora provider or Healthline 0800 611 116 for free advice.

✅ Anyone who hasn’t had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine (including tamariki/children) should get immunised. This is the best protection.

🛡️ Protect your whānau and your whakapapa. If you're not sure if you had two MMR doses, your GP or hauora provider can help you check.

👩🏽‍⚕️ Drop-in immunisation clinics are running, find them here: https://info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics

More info: http://spr.ly/6189A9AsR

Is your whānau up to date with their immunisations?We're running free immunisation clinics at the Masterton Intermediate...
01/10/2025

Is your whānau up to date with their immunisations?

We're running free immunisation clinics at the Masterton Intermediate School Dental Clinic - feel free to drop in any Thursday from 3 to 6pm and get your whānau protected against measles, whooping cough and/or the flu.

These clinics are also a great opportunity to have a kōrero and check the immunisation status of your whānau if you don't know.

To find out more about immunisations, go to: https://info.health.nz/immunisations/national-immunisation-schedule

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