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Likely rise in invasive strep infections in NZ requires a strategy
… invasive GAS (iGAS). Since late 2022 the World Health Organization (WHO) has described numerous high-income … in NZ. Making iGAS notifiable would support immediate public health actions to control disease spread and provide a … is a notifiable condition in many countries. NZ needs to plan for an increase in iGAS but has limited surveillance and …
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Are we ready to eliminate invasive meningococcal disease in Aotearoa New Zealand?
… communities will be essential to address mistrust in the health system that has hampered rollout of other vaccines. 8 … disease is spread by respiratory transmission. Public health and social measures used to control … vaccine options; A review and analysis of the impacts of public health and social measures on IMD transmission …
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ACC turns 50: A more modern approach to injury prevention needed
… regulations. Stronger collaboration with researchers, public health agencies, and government could enhance ACC’s role in … for prevention? How can ACC play a stronger public health role? Need to update injury prevention model to …
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Firearms incidents cost Aotearoa $322m a year: Strong laws save lives
… preventable deaths, injuries, and long-term costs to the health system. While public debate often centres on high-profile shooting events, … Implications Firearm harm should be understood as a public health problem as well as a criminal justice issue. …
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Media release: ACC turns 50 - Time to up the game on injury prevention
… according to experts. In the latest Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre , long-time researcher on ACC, Dr … Professor Keall. Dr Duncan says ACC can play a stronger public health role in our society. “Greater collaboration …
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Major vaping reforms: Will they deliver on public health aims?
… people who vape experiencing adverse physical and mental health outcomes, including addiction. 5-8 In response, the … environmental health risks . 17 Likely impact on public health The known effects of tobacco policies offer … Research Centre, and Senior Research Fellow, Department of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington | Ōtākou …
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Media release: New Zealanders back action on preventing alcohol harm
… influence and supporting stronger safeguards to protect health—especially for children. The results of a new independent poll , published by the Public Health Communication Centre, show overwhelming support … in sensible safeguards around tobacco marketing. The public supports similar action for alcohol marketing, which …
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Covid-19 vaccines still protect us: How do we get the best out of them?
… improving outcomes during pregnancy. NZ could get better public health value from these vaccines by: Continuing to ensure … after the last dose. 42 45 Doing this will also allow the public to take advantage of updated vaccines when they become …
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Submission: Fast-Track Approvals Bill
… Read the Public Health Communication Centre submission on the Fast-Track … major projects. The Bill circumvents legal protections for public health, leaving New Zealanders more vulnerable to illness and …
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PHCC Newsletter: July 2025
… Read the latest from the Public Health Communication Centre in the July edition of our … . Briefings over the last month had a focus on core public health infrastructure, including the safety of our …
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