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Benefits of physical activity RPH

WebOther benefits for physical activity include: Increased opportunity for social well-being, by exercising with friends or whānau. Increased serotonin release, increased endorphins and reduced stress hormones. Improved mood or general happiness. Increased muscle and bone strength and endurance. For more information, refer to the Ministry of

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Ways germs can spread in early childcare centres RPH

WebThe modes of transmission that are most likely to affect early childcare centres are described below (Based on material provided by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council): Coughing or sneezing (droplet transmission) When an infected person sneezes or coughs, tiny droplets are spread into the air and onto surrounding

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Gastroenteritis RPH

WebYou will hear gastroenteritis illness called different names, such as gastro, tummy bug, rotavirus and norovirus, however the symptoms are the same. These symptoms are nausea, vomiting and or diarrhoea. When a person is sick with vomiting and/or diarrhoea it can cause the body to lose more fluid than is taken in, this can lead to dehydration.

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Health education resources RPH

WebWellington region. Level 1, Community Health Building Hutt Hospital High Street, Lower Hutt. Phone: 04 570 9691 | Fax: 04 570 9211 . Email [email protected]

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Hand Washing RPH

WebAdditional resources . Key messages. Hand hygiene is a very effective way to control the spread of infection. Hand hygiene is a general term that refers to washing hands with soap and water, or using an hand sanitiser (Based on material provided by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council).. Hands can play an important role in the spread …

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Regional Public Health

WebHPV immunisation is free for ages 9 to 26. Most schools provide it in Year 7 or Year 8. It is also available from your healthcare provider. HPV immunisation helps protect your tamariki against a number of cancers later in life. Protect tamariki in the greater Wellington region for life. Immunise. Immunisation saves lives.

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Tuberculosis (TB) RPH

WebTuberculosis (TB) Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In New Zealand, there are approximately 300 cases of TB diagnosed each year. While life-threatening complications such as haemorrhage from the lungs are now rare, TB can still be a very serious disease, particularly for older

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How to get in touch RPH

WebDuring Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, contact us on 04 570 9002, or email [email protected]. After hours media enquiries. Please contact Health NZ's Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley District after hours media line: 04 806 2790. This line is for urgent media enquiries outside normal business hours and during weekends.

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Strategic and operational plan for the prevention of long term …

Web1 Authors Dr Elinor Millar, Public Health Medicine Registrar Dr Ruth Richards, Public Health Physician, Health Promotion Preventive Health and Chronic Disease Group, Regional Public Health

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute Digital WPI

WebAdditionally, the issue is especially prevalent among the children, with approximately 20% considered food insecure. Approximately 43% of house-holds with incomes lower than $50,000 NZD ($32,000 USD) are food insecure, compared to only 8.3% of households with a gross income of more than $50,000 NZD.

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A summary of the impact of open spaces on health and …

WebOpen spaces also include contaminated or vacant land, often called “brown fields”, which can be developed into green spaces or parks. Undeveloped or poorly developed brown fields are not considered to be quality open spaces and can have a negative impact on health and wellbeing.

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A Guide for HeAltH PromoterS

Web6 A Guide for Health Promoters Part 2: Planning for community engagement Working with the community requires time and thought to ensure a successful process and an effective submission.

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Notifiable diseases RPH

WebFor urgent disease notifications: During working hours, phone Public Health on (04) 570-9267. After hours phone the on-call Medical Officer of Health on (04) 570 9007. Make sure you have relevant case details available when calling: Patient’s occupation. Place of work, school, or preschool.

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Hand, foot and mouth disease

WebEarly childhood centre fact sheet Updated 2017 Public health advisors for early childhood centres provide support and advice on a range of illnesses.

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Public health alerts RPH

Web2020-11-19 Water Contamination Opaki Supply PDF, 401 KB. 2020-11-13 National advisory: Notification of Outbreak of histamine (scombroid) fish poisoning PDF, 388 KB. 2020-07-27 Product recall due to possible Listeria contamination PDF, 569 KB. 2020-07-24 Director-General of Health update to health sector: Community testing for COVID-19 …

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