Health & Wellbeing

Medsafe has granted provisional approval for the Pfizer vaccine for children aged between 5 and 11 years old.

While the fastest way to get your My Vaccine Pass is online, there are plenty of other options for people who don’t have access to the internet, a smartphone, or a printer.

While experts agree that vaccination is our best chance against protecting all kiwis against Covid-19, there is recognition across the board that individuals’ rights to not be vaccinated must be upheld

New Zealand’s health care sector is mobilising to prepare for a projected surge in the number of COVID patients isolating at home, including the development of a telehealth training model.

The Government has confirmed a third ‘booster’ shot will be available to anyone aged over the age of 18. You will be eligible once 6 months have passed since your primary course (which equates to two doses).

As COVID-19 restrictions are slowly lifted, people should plan to reconnect as soon as it is safe to do so, researchers say.

For Beryl, having a specialist cancer nurse alongside during her journey made a world of difference. She talks about her experience with Cancer Society Auckland and Northland in our latest blog.

Dr Rebecca Abey-Nesbit, a researcher at the University of Otago, Christchurch, has spent the past four years working as part of a team dedicated to better ageing research. In this article, Rebecca shares her research into the impacts of loneliness and carer stress on older adults.

From 1 -7 November, Medsafe is running its sixth annual #MedSafetyWeek, a campaign that encourages people to report suspected side effects to help make vaccines better for everyone.

The Government has promised that the new Covd-19 Protection Framework will be introduced once 90% of eligible New Zealanders are fully vaccinated.