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Making more new cancer treatments available for New Zealanders
WEB2 days ago · Making more new cancer treatments available for New Zealanders. Media release from Pharmac. Wednesday 18 September 2024, 11:58 AM. Pharmac—Te Pātaka Whaioranga is consulting on a proposal to fund the medicine lenvatinib for three types of cancer and has also issued a Request for Tender (RFT) to secure the supply of another cancer medicine ...
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WEB3 days ago · The queue of patients outside a dual general practice/urgent-care clinic in south Auckland reflects the appeal of its model of no appointments and same-day care, says the owner’s chief executive. Read more. By Martin Johnston. Wednesday 4 September 2024, 05:10 PM. 2 minutes to Read.
5,700 people to benefit from widened access to funded medicines
WEB3 days ago · Pharmac – Te Pātaka Whaioranga is widening access to seven medicines, benefitting an estimated 5,700 people within the first year of funding. The decision includes treatments for schizophrenia, low iron levels, constipation, and severe psoriasis of the genitals or skin folds. “We’re pleased to be able to widen access to these medicines ...
COVID-19 vaccines: Getting Novavax | New Zealand Doctor
WEBJul 5, 2022 · The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine (Nuvaxovid) is for adults aged 18 and above who wish to have a different COVID-19 vaccine option – it's free. A primary course is 2 doses, 3 weeks apart. It is also available as a booster at least six months after completing the primary course for any of the COVID-19 vaccines available in New Zealand – Pfizer ...
Thousands of Kiwis Set to Access Newly Funded ... - New Zealand …
WEBMar 1, 2023 · [1] Strezova A et al. Long-term protection against herpes zoster (HZ) by the adjuvanted recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV): interim efficacy, immune and safety results at approximately 10 years after initial vaccination. Open Forum Infectious Diseases. 2022 [2] Immunisation Advisory Centre. Shingrix. Accessible here. [3] Bricout H, Haugh M, Olatunde O, Prieto RG.
Older Kiwis urged to get COVID-19 boosters | New Zealand Doctor
WEBDec 13, 2023 · As Kiwis prepare for Christmas, public health officials are recommending that people who are more likely to experience severe COVID-19, such as Māori and Pacific people aged 50 and over, as well as everyone aged 65 and older, get a booster vaccine before the holidays. Dr Nicholas Jones Director of …
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine receives Medsafe ... - New …
WEBThursday 29 July 2021, 01:37 PM. 2 minutes to Read. The COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca has now received provisional approval from Medsafe for use in New Zealand. It joins COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen which received the same approval earlier in the month. The Immunisation Advisory Centre’s Medical Director Professor Nikki Turner says, “It is great ...
Vaccines | New Zealand Doctor
WEBJul 31, 2024 · What you need to know about the new Comirnaty Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccine. Infectious disease physician and Immunisation Advisory Centre medical advisor Joan Ingram examines the new Comirnaty Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccine, including its effectiveness and safety. Read more. New Zealand Doctor team. Wednesday 15 May 2024, 02:00 PM.
COVID-19 | New Zealand Doctor
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Covid-19 update: 1693 new cases, 28 further deaths. There were 1693 new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand over the week to Sunday, and 28 further deaths attributed to the virus. Read more. By RNZ. Monday 19 August 2024, 03:53 PM.