Child Health

Child Poverty Action Group says the Budget will not lift any children out of poverty 

Expert puzzled as hospitalisations of Pacific children decline 

More than 40 cases of flu have been confirmed in the Southern region as Pharmac also moves on a treatment for respiratory syncytial virus 

Pharmac has announced today that it will be funding the preventative treatment, palivizumab, for the next two seasons of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for young children with severe diseases who need to be ventilated and pēpi (babies) with a high susceptibility for RSV-related illness and complications

Children between age five and 11 who are immunocompromised can get a third primary dose of the COVID-19 vaccine but will need a prescription 

Although sport is often touted as a vehicle for positive experiences, many investigations into sporting cultures – particularly high performance sport – have highlighted how predatory or abusive behaviour by coaches can emerge and be tolerated

New research has revealed that nearly half of New Zealand babies are being introduced to food earlier or later than is recommended putting them at greater risk for ongoing health issues including obesity, anaemia and growth and developmental issues

Low influenza rates for the past two years is a major driver behind Auckland’s biggest-ever flu vaccination campaign, says NHRCC chief clinical officer vaccinations Anthony Jordan 

A recent spate of severe liver inflammation (hepatitis) has been reported in previously healthy children

Reported worldwide measles cases increased by 79 per cent in the first two months of 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, as WHO and UNICEF warn conditions ripe for serious outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses