H5N1 bird flu in NZ: ‘It would really hurt,’ says Whanganui poultry farmer
“Worst-case scenario would be having to dispose of all birds, deep-cleaning the entire farm and repopulating.” For his…
H5N1 bird flu in NZ: ‘It would really hurt,’ says Whanganui poultry farmer
“Worst-case scenario would be having to dispose of all birds, deep-cleaning the entire farm and repopulating.” For his…
H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Wellington seabird, first NZ case recorded
New Zealanders are being urged not to handle sick or dead birds though there has not been any…
Patients shouldn’t have to self-triage to relieve strain on the health system – Editorial
That means, where appropriate, a healthcare professional other than a GP – a nurse practitioner, a pharmacist, a…
H5N1 bird flu threat: Department of Conservation to vaccinate endangered native birds
Last year, DoC completed what it described as a world-first research trial on five native bird species, showing…
H5N1 bird flu threat: Department of Conservation to vaccinate endangered native birds
Last year, DoC completed what it described as a world-first research trial on five native bird species, showing…
Hoax threat wave leaves schools stressed and on edge
In Auckland, Whangaparāoa School asked parents to pick up students on the same day after a similar email,…
Bird flu is finally in Australia. What does that mean for us?
An outbreak could disrupt our primary industries as authorities work to contain its spread, with likely knock-on effects…
First suspect case of H5 bird flu found in Western Australia
“This is, at the moment, a single bird with suspected H5 bird flu. It is not yet confirmed…
Gisborne elderly and solo parents fear higher costs under social housing reforms
“The elderly suffer enough, and especially for low-income families and everything like that … you’ve got to fight…
Super-K flu strain: Highly-infectious virus to dominate winter sick season as experts await onset
University of Auckland Immunisation Advisory Centre principal medical adviser Dr Nikki Turner. Photo / Supplied “We are expecting…
Prison mental health wait list leaves inmates spending months without treatment
The issue of mental health treatment in prisons was a largely “hidden problem” from the public, he said,…