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 | 18 November 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 161 |
| | | | Influenza activity in New Zealand continues to to be low, with visits to doctors for influenza-like illness (ILI) being below the "baseline" level. Deaths attributed to pandemic influenza remain at 20. |
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| 11 November 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 159 |
| | | | Although the number of new pandemic influenza cases in New Zealand is now low, the virus is still circulating and causing illness in our communities. |
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| 4 November 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 158 |
| | | | During the week ending 30 October there was a slight rise in the number of New Zealanders seeing their doctor in relation to influenza-like illnesses (ILI) |
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| 28 October 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 157 |
| | | | Next year's seasonal influenza vaccine will contain the pandemic influenza strain and will be available in New Zealand in autumn. Immunisation from pandemic influenza will be available as part of the... |
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| 21 October 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 156 |
| | | | The total number of deaths attributed to swine flu is now 19 following investigation of the death of a 35 year old woman who died in Waikato on 21 September – she had underlying medical conditions. |
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| 14 October 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 155 |
| | | | The rate of Pandemic Influenza infections is continuing to decrease in New Zealand, however it is still circulating. |
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| 7 October 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 154 |
| | | | There are few changes to report and influenza activity including swine flu is now the same as would be expected at this time of year. |
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| 30 September 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 153 |
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| 23 September 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 152 |
| | | | While numbers of swine flu cases in New Zealand appears to be declining the virus is still circulating. |
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| 16 September 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 151 |
| | | | The number of swine flu cases appears to be abating in New Zealand but the virus is still circulating. |
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| 11 September 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 150 |
| | | | The number of deaths from Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 17. |
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| 9 September 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 149 |
| | | | There are a total of 3150 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, compared with 3146 on 7 September |
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| 7 September 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 148 |
| | | | The number of deaths from Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 17. |
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| 4 September 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 147 |
| | | | There are a total of 3145 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 3143 on 2 September. |
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| 2 September 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 146 |
| | | | There are a total of 3143 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 3130 on 31 August. |
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| 31 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 145 |
| | | | The number of deaths from Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 17 |
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| 28 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 144 |
| | | | The Ministry of Health has been advised by Baxters Healthcare Ltd that the first shipment of the pandemic influenza vaccine will not arrive in New Zealand until early next month. |
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| 26 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 143 |
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| 24 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 142 |
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| 21 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 141 |
| | | | There are a total of 3090 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 3086 yesterday. |
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| 20 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 140 |
| | | | There are a total of 3086 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 3074 yesterday. |
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| 16 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 136 |
| | | | The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is unchanged from yesterday's figure of 3038. |
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| 15 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 135 |
| | | | The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 3038, up from 3034 yesterday. |
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| 14 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 134 |
| | | | The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 3034, up from 3021 yesterday. |
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| 13 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 133 |
| | | | The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 3021, up from 3000 yesterday. |
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| 12 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 132 |
| | | | The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 3000, up from 2959 yesterday. |
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| 11 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 131 |
| | | | The number of people reporting to GPs and hospitals with influenza-like illnesses continues to fall, but people need to remain vigilant and continue to take steps to stop the spread of germs. |
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| 10 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 130 |
| | | | The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 2959, up from 2935 yesterday. |
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| 9 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 129 |
| | | | The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is unchanged from yesterday at 2935. |
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| 8 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 128 |
| | | | The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 2935, up from 2916 yesterday. |
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| 7 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 127 |
| | | | The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 2916, up from 2908 yesterday. |
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| 6 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 126 |
| | | | The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 2908, up from 2893 yesterday. |
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| 5 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 125 |
| | | | Efforts by the health sector to treat influenza and delay its spread in New Zealand communities, continues. |
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| 4 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 124 |
| | | | The number of GP consultations for influenza-like illnesses appears to have decreased slightly but it is too soon to determine whether this is a temporary dip or the start of an ongoing fall in swine... |
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| 3 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 123 |
| | | | This week marks 100 days of action to slow the spread of pandemic influenza virus in New Zealand; a hundred days since the Ministry of Health launched a major national response to contain the virus... |
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| 2 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 122 |
| | | | The total number of confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu is 2810, unchanged from yesterday. |
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| 1 August 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 121 |
| | | | There are a total of 2810 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 2797 yesterday. |
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| 31 July 2009 | | Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 120 |
| | | | The Ministry of Health website http://www.moh.govt.nz/influenza-a-h1n1 contains information to help people and organisations understand and manage pandemic influenza (H1n1) 09 swine flu. |
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| 30 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 119 |
| | | | The first of five Ministry of Health commercials has gone to air reminding New Zealanders to be vigilant about protecting themselves from flu' viruses. |
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| 29 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 118 |
| | | | The Ministry of Health has called on the community to be especially aware of those people who fall ill and may need good friends and neighbours to check on them. |
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| 28 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 117 |
| | | | The Ministry of Health’s weekly monitoring may indicate a levelling in the number of people going to the GP with flu symptoms. |
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| 27 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 116 |
| | | | There are a total of 2662 confirmed cases of Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 swine flu, up from 2585. |
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| 24 July 2009 | | Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Swine Flu – Update 115 |
| | | | The Ministry of Health’s Principal Medical Advisor today reassured New Zealanders that health services continue to provide quality care despite the increasing pressure on GPs and hospitals from the... |
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| 23 July 2009 | | Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Swine Flu – Update 114 |
| | | | Director of Public Health Dr Mark Jacobs today said the swine flu pandemic is still likely to be in its early days and continued vigilance was important. |
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| 22 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 113 |
| | | | Students living in close contact with others, for example student accommodation and boarding schools, need to be proactive in keeping themselves healthy, and in being careful to limit the spread of... |
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| 21 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 112 |
| | | | New Zealand's health services continue to feel the pressure from both seasonal and non-seasonal influenza this winter, but are coping well. |
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| 20 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 111 |
| | | | Schools are being advised to keep a close eye on students and children with underlying health conditions. |
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| 19 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 110 |
| | | | Thousands of students and teachers are due to go back to school tomorrow, but the Ministry of Health is advising anyone who is sick to stay home.
"If you have flu-like symptoms, stay at home until... |
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| 18 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 109 |
| | | | The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 2250, up from 2230 yesterday. |
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| 17 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 108 |
| | | | The Ministry of Health continues to encourage pregnant women who get sick with influenza-like symptoms to be prompt in phoning for medical advice. |
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| 16 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 107 |
| | | | Pregnant women are one group at greater risk of complications from the swine flu, including pneumonia, and need to be particularly watchful for signs and symptoms of the virus. |
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| 15 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 106 |
| | | | Public awareness around swine flu remains high, with the Ministry of Health website and Healthline experiencing a higher than usual level of interest. |
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| 14 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 105 |
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| 13 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 104 |
| | | | The number of confirmed deaths in New Zealand from Novel Influenza A (H1N1) 09 swine flu remains at seven. |
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| 12 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 103
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| | | | Most people with influenza will begin to feel better after a few days.Sometimes complications, such as asthma, pneumonia or heart problems arise and the ill person may need to have a health assessment. |
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| 11 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 102
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| | | | The number of confirmed deaths in New Zealand from Novel Influenza A (H1N1), swine flu, has risen to seven, up one since yesterday. |
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| 9 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update 100 |
| | | | New Zealand's confirmed number of deaths from Novel Influenza A (H1N1) 09 swine flu is six, up one since yesterday. |
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| 7 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety-eight |
| | | | From today the Ministry of Health is providing a weekly snapshot that gives a fuller picture of the extent of this new influenza - numbers of people consulting GPs, and numbers admitted to hospital... |
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| 6 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety-seven |
| | | | Healthline continues to receive high volumes of calls with well over 2,000 calls answered yesterday (Sunday)... Healthline apologises for delays some callers are experiencing, and encourages people... |
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| 5 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety-six |
| | | | Ministry of Health and health services around New Zealand continue to focus on managing the pandemic |
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| 4 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety-five |
| | | | The Ministry can sadly report three deaths linked to swine flu. |
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| 3 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety-four |
| | | | The number of confirmed cases of swine flu in New Zealand continue to rise, up 87 since yesterday. |
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| 2 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety-three |
| | | | Health authorities remain vigilant as New Zealand’s number of confirmed swine flu cases continue to rise. As at 12 noon today, 825 cases of the novel Influenza A (H1N1) 09 infection have been... |
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| 1 July 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety-two |
| | | | Whilst the majority of people who contract swine flu this winter will be able to care for themselves at home, there are some people, with underlying health conditions who may fall acutely unwell with... |
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| 30 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update ninety-one |
| | | | The number of confirmed cases of novel Influenza A (H1N1) 09 infection in New Zealand continues to rise as we had expected. As at 12pm today, the cumulative total of confirmed cases is 653, up 64... |
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| 29 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Ninety |
| | | | The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 587, up 64 from 523 yesterday. |
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| 28 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-nine |
| | | | The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 523, up 16 from 507 yesterday. The number of probable cases remains at 49, unchanged from yesterday. The number of current active cases... |
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| 27 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-eight |
| | | | The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 507, up 54 from 453 yesterday. The number of probable cases is 49, down from 50 yesterday. The number of current active cases reported in the... |
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| 26 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-seven |
| | | | The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 453, up 36 from 417 yesterday. |
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| 25 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-six |
| | | | The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 417, up 31 from 386 yesterday. There are 571 suspected cases. |
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| 24 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-five |
| | | | DHBs across the country are making sure their communities understand how to prevent the spread of influenza and what they should do if they develop influenza, given that many people will not be able... |
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| 23 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-four |
| | | | Whilst there are still many unknowns about Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu, health officials do know that the three most important things New Zealanders can do to protect themselves from influenza this... |
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| 22 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-three |
| | | | New Zealand now has more than 300 confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1) infection, with the majority of people experiencing relatively mild to moderate symptoms |
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| 21 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-two |
| | | | New Zealand health authorities continue efforts today to manage the spread of Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu. |
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| 20 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty-one |
| | | | Although the new Influenza A (H1N1) virus is now spreading in some of our communities, it is important to remember that the transmission is considered widespread in the three major cities (Auckland,... |
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| 19 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Eighty |
| | | | New Zealand is moving to a “manage it” phase as part of our response to the Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak. |
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| 18 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-nine |
| | | | New Zealand remains in the containment phase but planning is underway to move to a “manage it” phase when required. |
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| 16 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-seven |
| | | | While the number of cases of the new influenza H1N1 are increasing in New Zealand, there are still relatively few cases and only isolated instances of community transmission. |
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| 15 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-six |
| | | | The number of cases of the new influenza H1N1 is increasing in New Zealand, but there are still relatively few cases and only isolated instances of community transmission. |
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| 14 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-four |
| | | | There continues to be an increase in case numbers for influenza A (H1N1) swine flu in New Zealand, some without any link to travel. |
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| 14 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-five |
| | | | Further results received today show the number of confirmed cases has grown to 71 (from 55 earlier today). |
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| 13 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-two |
| | | | Follow-up of two confirmed cases by Public Health Services in Wellington has not identified a link to travel or contact with travellers. |
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| 13 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-three |
| | | | Cases of the new influenza A (H1N1) swine flu virus arising in the community have been anticipated and have come as no surprise to the team leading New Zealand's response to the pandemic. |
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| 12 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy |
| | | | The World Health Organisation has declared the influenza H1N1 Swine Flu outbreak as a Pandemic and moved to a Phase 6 alert which recognises widespread community transmission of the virus around the... |
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| 12 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-one |
| | | | The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is now 34, up from 27 yesterday. The cumulative total of probable cases is 25, up from 10 yesterday. |
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| 11 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-nine |
| | | | The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is now 27, up from 23 yesterday. |
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| 10 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-seven |
| | | | Doctors are reporting an increase in the number of people presenting at surgeries with influenza symptoms. |
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| 10 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-eight |
| | | | If you think you may have influenza A (H1N1) “Swine Flu” stay put – dial a doctor or Healthline…don’t just turn up at a medical centre or hospital |
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| 9 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-five |
| | | | The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is now 19 up from 17 yesterday. |
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| 9 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-six |
| | | | Staff from Wellington's Regional Public Health unit are busy tracing close contacts of the three Wellington people confirmed as having Influenza A (H1N1) “swine flu” this week. |
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| 8 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-four |
| | | | The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is now 17, up from 14 yesterday. |
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| 7 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-three |
| | | | The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 14 (up from 13 yesterday) with another case confirmed. |
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| 6 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-two |
| | | | The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is now 13, up from 11 yesterday. |
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| 5 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty |
| | | | The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is now 12, up from 11 yesterday. |
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| 5 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixty-one |
| | | | Auckland child tests positive for Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu |
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| 4 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-nine |
| | | | The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand is 11. This is an increase of one since yesterday's update. |
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| 3 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-eight |
| | | | The cumulative total of confirmed cases in New Zealand remains at 10. The cumulative total of probable cases also remains at 10. |
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| 2 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-seven |
| | | | There is one new confirmed case of Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu in New Zealand. |
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| 1 June 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-six |
| | | | There have been no substantive changes to the New Zealand figures of confirmed or probable cases since May 15. The cumulative total of known past infections remains at nine, with all cases fully... |
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| 31 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-five |
| | | | The Ministry of Health has no plans to divert international Queenstown-bound flights through Christchurch, as reported by a media organisation today. |
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| 30 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-four |
| | | | New Zealand’s efforts to contain the influenza A (H1N1) swine flu virus and delay any spread into the community, continue. |
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| 29 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-three |
| | | | New Zealand’s efforts to contain the influenza A (H1N1) swine flu virus and delay any spread into the community, continue to be successful. |
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| 28 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-two |
| | | | Case numbers in New Zealand remain stable and we are continuing efforts to contain the influenza A (H1N1) |
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| 27 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty-one |
| | | | Case numbers in New Zealand remain stable and we are maintaining our vigilance. |
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| 26 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifty |
| | | | Case numbers in New Zealand remain stable, but strengthening the messages to overseas travellers is being planned as the number of overseas cases being notified to the World Health Organisation... |
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| 25 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-nine |
| | | | New Zealand continues its efforts to contain the influenza A (H1N1) swine flu virus and prevent community transmission. |
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| 24 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-eight |
| | | | The case numbers in New Zealand remain stable, but the number of overseas cases being notified to the World Health Organization continues to increase. |
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| 23 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-seven |
| | | | The case numbers in New Zealand remain stable, but the number of overseas cases being notified to the World Health Organization continues to increase. |
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| 22 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-six |
| | | | The case numbers in New Zealand remain stable, however the National Health Coordination Centre continues to support the health sector and wider government agencies to remain vigilant and prepare well... |
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| 21 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-five |
| | | | The case numbers in New Zealand remain stable, however the National Health Coordination Centre continues to support the health sector and wider government agencies to remain vigilant and prepare well... |
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| 20 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-four |
| | | | While the case numbers in New Zealand remain stable, the National Health Coordination Centre (NHCC) is supporting the health sector and wider government agencies to prepare well in case the situation... |
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| 19 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-three |
| | | | While the case numbers in New Zealand remain stable, the National Health Coordination Centre (NHCC) is taking the opportunity to support the health sector and wider government agencies to prepare... |
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| 18 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-two |
| | | | There are no new cases of Influenza A (H1N1) infections in New Zealand. The cumulative total of known past infections remains at nine, with all cases fully recovered. The cumulative total of probable... |
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| 17 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty-One |
| | | | There has been no change to the numbers of confirmed, probable and suspected cases of Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu in the past 24 hours in New Zealand. |
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| 16 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Forty |
| | | | The number of confirmed and probable cases reported to the Ministry of Health up to 3pm today is unchanged. |
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| 15 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty-nine |
| | | | The number of confirmed and probable cases reported to the Ministry of Health as at 12.30 pm today is unchanged. |
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| 14 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty-Eight |
| | | | The number of confirmed and probable cases reported to the Ministry of Health as at 12.30 pm today is unchanged. |
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| 13 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) - Update Thirty-Seven |
| | | | New Zealand situation - Updated numbers |
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| 12 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty-Five |
| | | | New Zealand situation – Updated numbers |
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| 12 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty-Six |
| | | | New Zealand situation - Updated numbers |
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| 11 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty-Three |
| | | | New Zealand situation – Updated numbers |
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| 11 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty-Four |
| | | | New Zealand situation – Updated numbers |
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| 10 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty-Two |
| | | | New Zealand situation – Updated numbers |
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| 9 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty-One |
| | | | New Zealand situation - updated numbers |
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| 8 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-nine |
| | | | New Zealand situation - Updated numbers |
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| 8 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Thirty |
| | | | New Zealand situation - Updated numbers |
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| 7 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-seven |
| | | | New Zealand situation – Updated numbers |
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| 7 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-eight |
| | | | New Zealand situation – Updated numbers |
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| 6 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-five |
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| 6 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-six |
| | | | New Zealand situation – Updated numbers |
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| 5 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-three |
| | | | International Update from the World Health Organization |
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| 5 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-four |
| | | | The number of confirmed and probable cases reported to the Ministry of Health as at 3:30pm today |
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| 4 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-one |
| | | | Eighteen countries have officially reported 900 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection. |
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| 4 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty-two |
| | | | One case has moved from probable to laboratory confirmed, bringing the total to six. |
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| 3 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Twenty |
| | | | There are also 89 suspected cases (down 12 from 101 on Saturday). |
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| 2 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Nineteen |
| | | | The most recent situation report at 5pm Saturday 2 May shows 12 probable cases who have tested positive to Influenza A, and 4 confirmed cases. |
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| 1 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Sixteen |
| | | | This morning's situation report shows there are 13 probable cases and 3 confirmed cases of Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu. |
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| 1 May 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventeen |
| | | | One new case confirmed, two probable cases cleared and one probable added |
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| 30 April 2009 | | Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Fourteen |
| | | | The World Health Organisation has raised the current level of influenza pandemic alert from four to five. |
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| 30 April 2009 | | Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Fifteen |
| | | | There have been some small increases in suspected cases (104 increased to 111); probable (13) and confirmed (3). There has also been a slight increase in the number of cases in isolation (111... |
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| 29 April 2009 | | Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Eleven |
| | | | A further three people have tested positive for Influenza A and are being treated as having Swine Flu. This brings the total number of people who are being regarded as confirmed or probable cases of... |
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| 29 April 2009 | | Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Twelve |
| | | | We have received advice from the WHO laboratory in Melbourne who advise that it's now unlikely we will be able to get any results from the 4th H1N1 test as the genetic material in the sample is not... |
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| 29 April 2009 | | Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Thirteen |
| | | | This evening’s update provides a tally that brings together all the work of the 12 Public Health Units and 21 District Health Boards over the past few days |
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| 28 April 2009 | | Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Seven |
| | | | The test results have been returned as negative for three individuals who returned to New Zealand from travel to Mexico as part of a school trip from Northcote College. |
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| 28 April 2009 | | Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Eight |
| | | | Individuals who travelled to North America or Mexico who develop flu like symptoms within two weeks of returning to New Zealand are being followed up by health authorities and being medically... |
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| 28 April 2009 | | Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Nine |
| | | | Director of Public Health, Dr Mark Jacobs, confirmed this morning that to date there are ten probable cases and 56 people being treated for suspected Swine Flu in New Zealand. |
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| 28 April 2009 | | RESULTS OF H1N1 (Swine flu) testing |
| | | | Director of Public Health, Dr Mark Jacobs announced tonight that results from some of the Rangitoto College party who tested positive to Influenza A on Sunday, have also tested positive for Swine Flu... |
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| 27 April 2009 | | National Health Emergency Plan; National Reserve Supplies Management a... |
| | | | This document provides some details about New Zealand's national reserves of health supplies for use in health emergencies, and outlines policies for their use |
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| 27 April 2009 | | Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Three |
| | | | This follows statements from the Auckland Regional Public Health unit and the Minister of Health last night. |
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| 27 April 2009 | | Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Four |
| | | | The Ministry of Health wants to stress that all passengers who have returned from North America and Mexico in the last two weeks who have flu-like symptoms should contact their GP or other heath... |
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| 27 April 2009 | | Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Five |
| | | | A further press conference will be scheduled when the results of tests on the Northcote students are known. Until then, communications will be distributed via this medium. |
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| 27 April 2009 | | Mexican Swine Influenza - Update Six |
| | | | The Ministry of Health is expecting the test results overnight from three Northcote College students who recently returned from Mexico. |
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| 13 March 2009 | | Ministry of Health endorses recommendations made in Perinatal and Mate... |
| | | | Dr Pat Tuohy, chief advisor on child and youth health for the Ministry of Health said the Ministry welcomed the 2007/08 report from the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee |
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| 11 September 2008 | | National Health Emergency Plan; H5N1 Pre-Pandemic Vaccine Usage Policy... |
| | | | National Health Emergency Plan; H5N1 Pre-Pandemic Vaccine Usage Policy |
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| 8 May 2007 | | Government tests pandemic action plan |
| | | | A nationwide test of the Government’s plans to respond to an influenza pandemic is being held this month. |
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| 5 February 2007 | | Ministry of Health Confident with New Zealand's Level of Pandemic Prep... |
| | | | The Ministry of Health says New Zealand's pandemic planning is among the best in the world and is confident the country will be ready when the big one hits. |
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| 8 November 2006 | | Ministry of Health holding nationwide influenza pandemic exercise |
| | | | The Ministry of Health is staging a nationwide influenza pandemic exercise tomorrow. |
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| 21 September 2006 | | Latest version of plan to respond to an influenza pandemic released |
| | | | A bigger and better version of New Zealand’s plan for responding to an influenza pandemic was released by the Ministry of Health today. |
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| 5 July 2006 | | Feedback sought on values identified to guide pandemic response |
| | | | The Minister of Health’s independent advisor on ethical issues is seeking the public’s feedback on values to guide planning and response to a potential pandemic. |
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| 16 December 2005 | | District Health Boards meet to discuss Pandemic Planning |
| | | | More than 70 people from District Health Boards (DHBs) across the country have attended the latest DHB Emergency Planners Workshop to discuss planning for influenza pandemic. |
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| 15 December 2005 | | Community Based Assessment Centres - roles and functions in a flu pand... |
| | | | The expected roles and functions of Community Based Assessment Centres (CBACs) in the event of an influenza pandemic have been outlined by the Ministry of Health, in a draft document sent to District... |
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| 23 November 2005 | | No policy decisions made yet on Tamiflu, Ministry of Health says |
| | | | The policy on the best use of Tamiflu in a pandemic situation has not yet been determined, Director of Public Health Dr Mark Jacobs said today. The Ministry has been consulting since the end of... |
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| 3 November 2005 | | New step in planning for a pandemic |
| | | | Plans to protect New Zealanders against a possible influenza pandemic have been strengthened through an agreement with an Australian manufacturer for supplies of pandemic vaccine once developed, the... |
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| 20 October 2005 | | Pandemic influenza planning tools |
| | | | The Ministry of Health has developed a range of different scenarios for planning purposes and has shared them with government agencies and health sector groups to help them focus on issues they may... |
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| 30 September 2005 | | Pandemic preparedness 2 |
| | | | It is impossible to say with any degree of certainty how many people might get sick or die in the next pandemic influenza, but it is important to plan for the possibility that it will cause... |
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| 26 July 2005 | | Pandemic preparedness |
| | | | The Ministry of Health is working to ensure New Zealand is as prepared as possible in the event of a pandemic, such as bird flu. We have been planning for such a scenario since the late 1990s and... |
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| 27 June 2005 | | Pandemic planning vital, ongoing |
| | | | New Zealand will continue to update and strengthen its pandemic preparedness plan, the Ministry of Health says. We are acutely aware that we are of the need to plan and prepare for the possibility of... |
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| 11 March 2005 | | Pandemic awareness and planning vital ongoing work |
| | | | New research suggesting thousands of New Zealanders could die in an influenza pandemic reinforces just how crucial it is to take the illness seriously and plan accordingly, the Ministry of Health... |
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| 24 February 2005 | | Preparedness for influenza pandemic well advanced |
| | | | New Zealand's preparedness for the possibility of a 'flu pandemic has been further enhanced with an agreement between the Ministry of Health and a major pharmaceutical company for a supply of... |
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