Sometimes, side effects happen when we least expect them. If you feel unwell after taking medicine, don’t ignore it. Talk to your healthcare professional and report it to Medsafe. Your report helps make medicines safer for everyone. #MedSafetyWeek2025 #MSW #MedSafe #MinistryofHealthNZ

Not sure of your measles immunity? Try our immunity checker: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles-immunity#checking-if-you-are-immune-to-measles-12096 That page also has tips to find out your status such as checking My Health Record or asking your doctor.

It’s #MedSafetyWeek (3–9 Nov)! Medicines are helpful in treating illnesses, but can sometimes cause side effects. Use them as directed and report problems to Medsafe. Let’s make medicines safer together. #MedSafetyWeek2025 #MSW #MedSafe #MinistryofHealthNZ

It’s Measles Immunisation Week! 🛡️ 📲 Visit info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics for pop up clinics near you where you can get your MMR vaccination. You can also check healthpoint.co.nz. Another option is to book online: info.health.nz/bookavaccine

🩺 Travelling overseas? Measles risk is up in many countries & NZ. Check your MMR vaccination status before you go— it is free for many New Zealanders. Measles is highly contagious & can cause serious illness. Protect yourself & others: get vaccinated before you travel.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Here's how we’re making it easier to get help: - Progressing the Mental - Health and Wellbeing Strategy - Funding free mental health services - Refreshing the Eating Disorder Strategy after 16 years #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MHAW #TopUpTogether

During August and September members of the New Zealand Medical Assistance Team (NZMAT) deployed to Samoa to support the response to a dengue fever outbreak. Leading the mission was Ministry of Health, working with Samoa’s Ministry of Health to plan how our health experts could best assist.

Measles cases in NZ. Symptoms → fever, cough, sore eyes, rash. 📍 Locations: Northland, Queenstown, Cromwell → spr.ly/63329A977F 📞 Feeling unwell? Stay home & call Healthline 0800 611 116.

Today is #WorldPharmacistsDay! Pharmacists are essential to our health system — improving access to medicines and supporting safe use every day. Thank you for all you do! #ThinkHealthThinkPharmacist #WorldPharmacistsDay #MinistryofHealthNZ

The 2024 Health and Independence Report has been published. This report provides a comprehensive overview of public health and system performance in Aotearoa New Zealand for 2024. Read more on our website: www.health.govt.nz/publications...

This FASD Awareness Day, we're publishing an action plan aimed at preventing FASD and improving support for families and people living with FASD. Learn more: www.health.govt.nz/strategies-i...

Medsafe has opened a consultation on proposals to reduce barriers to accessing clozapine, a medicine used to treat treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Have your say here: www.health.govt.nz/news/consult...

Vaping Product Warning Issued www.health.govt.nz/news/vaping-...

From February 2026, general practitioners and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD, following decisions by Medsafe and Pharmac. www.health.govt.nz/news/gps-and...

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