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A health warning has been issued by the local Medical Officer of Health for Lake Rotoehu due to a bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae. More info: Public health alerts – Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @RotoruaLakesCouncil

A health warning has been issued by the local Medical Officer of Health for Otautu Bay in Lake Rotoehu due to a bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae. More info: toiteora.govt.nz/health-warnings @RotoruaLakesCouncil

A health warning has been lifted by the local Medical Officer of Health for Holden's Bay in Rotorua as test results confirm the algal bloom has subsided. More info: toiteora.govt.nz/health-warnings

A health warning has been issued by the local Medical Officer of Health for Okawa Bay at Lake Rotoiti due to a bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae. More info: toiteora.govt.nz/health-warnings

A health warning has been lifted for Lake Ohakuri and Lake Maraetai by the local Medical Officer of Health, with test results confirming the algal bloom has subsided. More info: toiteora.govt.nz/health-warnings

A health warning has been issued by the local Medical Officer of Health for Holdens Bay in Lake Rotorua due to a bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae. More info: toiteora.govt.nz/health-warnings

A health warning has been lifted for Lake Rotoehu by the local medical officer of health, with test results confirming the algal bloom has subsided. More info: toiteora.govt.nz/health-warnings

A health warning has been lifted by the local Medical Officer of Health for Lake Rotorua as test results confirm the algal bloom has subsided. More info: toiteora.govt.nz/health-warnings

The Ministry of Health’s healthy eating guidelines for babies and toddlers recommend breastmilk or infant formula is given to babies to drink under 12 months of age. You can find out more here: health.govt.nz/news-media/new…

New Zealanders are being encouraged to try different types of free smoking cessation support as part of World Smokefree May. Read more: tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-info… #worldsmokefreemay

Much like maintaining your physical health, it is equally important to maintain your mental health. The Ministry of Health and @mentalhealthnz, along with @voicesofhope1 have put together some tips for looking after your mental health online. 1/2

Protect your pēpi from whooping cough - a highly infectious disease that can be life threatening for babies and young children. Immunisation provides the best protection and is recommend for babies at 6 weeks, 3 months and 5 months. More info: immunise.health.nz/when-to-immuni…

Influenza (flu) vaccines are now available. Book a vaccine for yourself, a family member, or a group on: · bookmyvaccine.health.nz, or · call 0800 28 29 26 – 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, or · contact your healthcare provider, pharmacy or GP.

A health warning has been lifted by the local Medical Officer of Health for Okawa Bay at Lake Rotoiti as test results confirm the algal bloom has subsided. More info: toiteora.ovt.nz/health-warnings

Which teeth do you need to brush? The ones you want to keep! Taking care of your oral health means you’re protecting your overall health too. Learn more: healthify.nz/hauora-wellbei… info.health.nz/keeping-health… #WorldOralHealthDay

COVID information has a new home. You can now find COVID advice and information here: info.health.nz/COVID-19 Our last weekly update will be on 26 February 2024. From then on, we will no longer be actively posting on our channels, but will keep an eye out for any questions.

‘Crypto’ is about – but not the digital currency kind, the gastro kind! 😬 Cryptosporidium (‘crypto’) is a tummy bug, caused by a parasite. Unfortunately, we’re seeing more cases of it than usual right now, especially in the Auckland, Canterbury and Waikato regions.

Keep tamariki and rangatahi healthy and happy. Get them checked if they have a sore throat. It could be strep throat which can lead to rheumatic fever, a serious but preventable disease that can cause heart damage. Read more: toiteora.govt.nz/public/rheumat…

A health warning has been issued by the local Medical Officer of Health for Lake Rotoehu due to a bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae. More info: toiteora.govt.nz/health-warning…

The health warning has been lifted by the local Medical Officer of Health for Lake Ohakuri and Lake Maraetai as test results confirm the algal bloom has subsided. More info: toiteora.govt.nz/health-warnings