Xmas 2020
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Xmas 2020

Xmas 2020/New Year Holidays Close Down Xmas close-down: We will be closed over the Xmas and New Year period – from 12noon 24th December 2020. We reopen on Tuesday 5th January 2021. Holiday Scriptline: We still monitor remotely our prescription request email reception@hzmedical.co.nz, during holiday close down times like Xmas, New Year and Easter, and can…

Immunisations

Immunisations

The importance of Immunisations Immunisations are provided at all primary care practices and are one of the most important services they provide. Immunisation has led to the decline of many lethal diseases including meningococcal B meningitis. The National Immunisation Schedule offers a series of vaccines free to babies, children, adolescents and adults. See the Ministry…

Women’s Health Update: Fertility and egg freezing

Women’s Health Update: Fertility and egg freezing

As we all know, fertility declines with age, and the complications that arise are caused by old eggs. In older women, eggs are more likely to divide abnormally prior to fertilisation which can lead to an incorrect number of chromosomes in the resulting embryo. This is called aneuploidy and may lead to miscarriage or chromosomal…

Exercise as medicine: Parkinson’s disease

Exercise as medicine: Parkinson’s disease

The health benefits of exercise have long been extolled. Heart disease treatment and prevention, cancer, and mental health are amongst the most commonly known areas to benefit. Exercise can be cheap, relatively safe and free of side effects. It is increasingly being used to help manage other health conditions like Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is…

Fever in Children

Fever in Children

With flu season in full swing, we are seeing lots of unwell and feverish children. Here are some questions about child fevers to help parents through. What causes a fever? A fever occurs when the brain resets the body’s thermostat higher than the usual 37 degrees, causing the temperature to rise. This is usually in…

Health tips for vacationing in an Asian paradise

Health tips for vacationing in an Asian paradise

There is a constant stream of Kiwis vacationing in South East Asia. Many manage to get through it safely with no health issues. Good vacation planning facilitates this! Start planning at least three months out. The key is to be prepared. Check cdc.gov and go to “Travelers’ Health” for up-to-date reports on most parts of the world….