Levetiracetam-AFT oral liquid – problems with the measuring syringe
People could be taking the incorrect amount of medicine due to an error in the dosing units on the measuring syringe supplied with epilepsy medicine Levetiracetam-AFT oral liquid.
NZ COVID Tracer app
NZ COVID Tracer helps you protect yourself, your friends, your whānau and your community by enabling faster contact tracing.
Blooming algae! Is that lake or river safe to swim in?
Togs? Check. Fishing rod? Check. Algae bloom? Let’s hope not. Each summer, thousands of Kiwis are drawn to Aotearoa’s beautiful lakes and rivers to swim, play and fish in. Unfortunately, a number of our lakes and rivers are prone to potentially lethal algal blooms, particularly in the warmer months.
The Pain Toolkit
Videos – The Pain Toolkit offers a unique and tailored set of 12 tools to help with pain self-management.
Laryngitis
Laryngitis is when your voice box (larynx) or vocal cords in your throat become swollen and irritated. It usually goes away by itself within a week or so.
Dehydration
Dehydration is the loss of water and salts from your body. Most people experience mild dehydration at some time, but if it becomes severe it can lead to death.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are passed from one person to another through unprotected sex or genital contact.
COVID-19/Mate korona outbreak
What you need to know about COVID-19, including the latest information and advice from the Ministry of Health.
SMS Toolkit
Providing healthcare professionals with information and resources about self-management support (SMS).
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