Monday briefs – 18 Nov 2019
PHARMAC widens access to lamotrigine, free EpiPens for at-risk kids and other health news.
Why is my child short for their age?
Short stature is when your height is significantly lower than what would be expected for your age and sex. Shortness is most often due to genes that are inherited from your parents. However, sometimes short stature and slow growth can be a sign of an underlying problem such as a hormonal issue, health condition or poor nutrition.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection (STI) in New Zealand. It affects people of any gender. Chlamydia can be easily treated with antibiotics, but if not treated, it can cause infertility.
Can you dig it? How to garden safely
Gardening is hugely popular in New Zealand, with good reason. It keeps you fit, it’s enjoyable, it gets you outdoors and enables you to grow your own fruit and vegetables. However, there are some risks involved when gardening, so it pays to be aware of what they are to help avoid injury.
I’m hapū (pregnant) – what are my options?
Finding out you’re pregnant can be a roller coaster of emotions – happiness, shock, fear, excitement, distress – and can be highly overwhelming.
Will my long-term condition stay the same?
Knowing more about your long-term condition can help delay or prevent it from progressing. Susan Reid from Health Literacy goes through the different stages of diabetes, chronic kidney disease and gout and what you can do to delay or prevent your condition from getting worse.
Insect repellents
Easy-to-read information about insect repellents – what they are, how to use them safely and possible side effects.
R U OK?
Videos – A series of R U OK videos on how to help a friend in need.
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