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Immunisations & Vaccinations
Immunisations and vaccines are the first line of defence to protect you, your whānau, and those who are vulnerable in our communities this winter.
| Find out more about the key vaccinations to keep up with: | Saturday Immunisation Clinics: |
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Every Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm Richmond Health Hub - 281Queen Street, Richmond Childhood, Pregnancy, MMR and 11 & 12 year old immunisations For more information, email [email protected] |
Healthy homes
Warm homes are healthy homes. Is your home insulated or heated? Do you have a safe way to heat your home? There are options for both home owners and renters.
Resources are also available for keeping a healthy home in winter, including reduced-cost firewood and free curtains.
Healthy kai
Fruits and vegetables are great for supporting our immune system in winter, but they are also less available and affordable in winter.
Click through for tips and community initiatives to access healthy fruit and vegetables.
Being smokefree
Being smokefree is the #1 thing parents can do to prevent RSV in tamariki.
Any time of year is a good time to quit smoking, but with the surge of flu, RSV, and bronchiolitis in the colder months, it is especially important to be Smokefree in winter to reduce harm.
Agencies who can support my whānau
There are a number of community agencies who you can reach out to for support at all of times of the year, but are especially helpful resources throughout winter.
Financial, cultural, mental, physical and more support is available across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.
Mental health resources & support
The challenges of winter can take a toll on mental health or worsen already existing issues.
There are a number of services and resources you can access for support and care.
Safety in Winter
Winter brings a unique and additional lot of dangers that you need to be aware of to prepare for and avoid.
This includes support and saftey around fire, food, driving children and violence.
Where to get help if my whānau is unwell:
Health Navigator
Health Navigator is a good place to start to learn about what symptoms can be managed at home and what requires medical attention. Information on Health Navigator is reviewed by New Zealand health professionals.
Search Health Navigator by common winter illnesses:
Healthline
Community pharmacies
Pharmacists can help you treat many minor ailments with over-the-counter medicines. They can help you put together a Winter Wellness Kit before you’re unwell.
Many pharmacies also offer immunisations, including flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.
General practices
A GP (family doctor) is generally the first person you see for medical help if your condition cannot be managed at home (in non-emergency situations).
It is free to enrol, but they may charge a consultation fee per visit. Most practices offer zero fee visits for children <13 and reduced fees for a Community Services Card.
Māori wellness services
Te Piki Oranga is a kaupapa Māori wellness services provider that offers accessible health and social services that are consistent with the concepts of whānau ora and tino rangatiratanga (self-reliance and independence).
Learn more about they ways Te Piki Oranga can support your whānau.
Urgent medical centres
An urgent medical centre can help you with any urgent medical issue that you would see a GP for, as well as accident related injuries such as sprains or cuts.
They offer walk-in (no appointment) services, longer operating hours than most GPs and accept people who aren’t enrolled with GPs, as well as anyone who is not a permanent resident.
Emergency departments
If a life is at risk call 111 or go to the hospital emergency department (ED).
If you’re unsure, call your GP or Healthline on 0800 611 116 first to confirm if the ED is where you should be.
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Winter Wellness email newsletter archives:
Edition 1: Healthy Homes
Edition 2: Healthy Kai
Edition 3: Mental Wellness
Edition 4: Safety
