Influenza A is hitting hard right now. Hospitals and emergency departments across the motu are under real pressure this winter. Here's how you can look after yourself and your whanau.
Keeping yourself and others safe:
Cover coughs and sneezes
Wash your hands regularly
If you are unwell, stay home and rest. Fluids and rest are important.
It's still not too late to get your flu injection. Give us a call to book this in.
If you are pregnant, have a young baby, over 65 or have a chronic health condition, get in touch with us with you are feeling unwell. If unwell, call us first, we'll triage you over the phone and will see you in person if need be.
When to seek urgent help:
Call 111 or go to ED straight away if you have difficulty breathing, blue or grey lips, chest pain, severe drowsiness, confusion, a baby/child who is unresponsive and/or floppy/working hard to breathe, or anything else that does not feel right.