Mamaeroa David

Jul 23, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Peter McIntyre |Amber Young |Emma Best |Mamaeroa David |Edwin Reynolds |Michael Baker | +1 more

Summary  Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ) is experiencing a marked increase in whooping cough cases. Unimmunised pēpi (infants) are the most vulnerable to severe illness and death. We recommend two key priority areas to reduce the impact of severe pertussis in our communities.

Apr 18, 2024 | nzdoctor.co.nz | Fiona Cassie |Michael Baker |Nikki Turner |Mamaeroa David

“One campaign was encouraging ‘Look after your wellness’ and the other one was ‘No matter what, you’re going to school because we’ve got a target to keep’"Mixed messages on whether to stay home from school and work if you’ve got a “snuffle” have prompted fears at the top table of Te Whatu Ora over measles. The worry is that it could cause harmful confusion if New Zealand experiences another measles epidemic, as some public health and immunisation experts believe we will.