“We are doing this to ensure that illness is not spread from our sick children in hospital onto their siblings, whānau and broader community,” Counties Manukau Health posted on social media on Friday. It comes as a surge in viral winter illnesses is creating havoc in Auckland emergency departments, with public hospitals and primary healthcare providers overwhelmed by viruses such as RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). This week, Counties Manukau Health confirmed its hospital’s emergency department has been under pressure, with 415 people coming through the doors on Monday alone.
Chris McKeen/Stuff The usual daily number is around 300. Dr Vanessa Thornton, director of Hospital Services, said the decision was not made lightly, but is in the “best interest” of the tamariki at Kidz First and in the community.
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The Herald on the 26th June 2021 reported Babies with burning temperatures forced to wait on hospital floor.
“Newborns with burning temperatures and mums who’d just given birth were forced to wait on the floor at Middlemore Hospital for hours as the spread of winter viruses soars.
Experts warn hospital visits for flu-like illnesses are skyrocketing like never before due to babies and children having weaker immune systems from lockdown last year.
ESR (Institute of Environmental Science and Research) data shows weekly presentations at six main hospitals across the country for the most common flu-like illness, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), has jumped from just five in mid-May
The Herald on the 26th June 2021 reported Babies with burning temperatures forced to wait on hospital floor. “Newborns with burning temperatures and mums who'd just given birth were forced to wait on the floor at Middlemore Hospital for hours as .
Newborns with burning temperatures and mums who'd just given birth were forced to wait on the floor at Middlemore Hospital for hours as the spread of winte
From July 1, all Alcohol advertising and promotion will be required to comply with the new Code – released in December – which includes guidelines on alcohol advertising, and low risk drinking guidelines that advertisers must observe. The ASA states the Code provides clear guidance to advertisers that alcohol advertising and promotion must be targeted at adults whilst protecting minors and others who may be vulnerable to alcohol advertising and promotion. It was developed by a committee which included advertiser, agency, media, Ministry of Health and public representatives, and in consultation with industry and public sectors.
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Dr Nick Eichler, medical officer of health at ARPHS said the current system around alcohol advertising was not independent of the alcohol industry, and like “marking your own homework .