Get connected, get protected this winter
Kia ora, e te whānau
Immunisations help to protect you and your loved ones from serious illnesses like flu, measles, and whooping cough, as well as COVID-19. With borders opening and winter on its way we need to get protected now.
Contact your GP or local pharmacy to check if you and your whānau are up-to-date with all your vaccinations.
Waikato DHB community and mobile vaccination clinics provide COVID-19 plus FREE flu and MMR vaccinations to those eligible.
For more information and to find a vaccination site near you, go to waikatodhb.health.nz/immunise or call 0800 220 250
Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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0% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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0% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0% Other - I'll share below
Changing the conversation around dementia
Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.
Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.
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