Obesity is a chronic, relapsing, neurobehavioural disease with metabolic, biomechanical and psychosocial health consequences. Assessing and treating obesity is a common requirement in primary care consultations. Even when changes are gradual, small and stepwise, they can have long-lasting positive effects. This article by Ole Schmiedel provides evidence-based tools for the successful management of people with obesity
Preparing children and their whānau for COVID-19 vaccination
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Preparing children and their whānau for COVID-19 vaccination
Wednesday 16 February 2022, 12:45 AM

Sian Gilhooley (child health manager at Comprehensive Care) and daughter after a positive vaccination experience [Image: Sian Gilhooley]
Here are some useful strategies to help ensure children and their whānau are confident and well informed about COVID-19 vaccination, and that the experience is as positive as possible for all involved
This article has been endorsed by the RNZCGP and has been approved for up to 0.25 CME credits for continuing professional development purposes (1 cred, Educate small, BACK panel - grey