Is that sore throat strep throat?
There has been a rise in recent cases of strep throat in Huntly. If left untreated, streptococcal A can develop into rheumatic fever and cause heart damage and lifelong health consequences.
Over in Hamilton, it's worth keeping an eye on those winter sore throats too. Most Waikato pharmacies offer free throat swab testing for children aged 4-19.
Read more here.
Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️💥❔
What has a head but no brain?
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Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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77.9% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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22.1% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Poll: Do you use the district nursing service?
The health system has been accused of breaking the law amid sky-rocketing demand for community-based nurses in Waikato.
This comes as the supply of district nurses lags behind referral increases of more than 100%, leading to staff burn out and an “unprecedented” service failure.
Do you use the district nursing service? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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50% Yes
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50% No
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