Pneumonia is a significant cause of mortality in children and older people, particularly among Māori and Pacific peoples. In New Zealand, Māori males are six times more likely to die from pneumonia than non-Māori males. Prompt identification and treatment will enable patients with initially less severe community-acquired pneumonia to be managed at home, reducing hospitalisation and mortality.
Initially published by NZ Doctor, Jo Scott-Jones discusses what you can do to reduce the number of phone calls, prescriptions and consultations for respiratory illnesses this winter.
Read moreFollowing recent cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza/HPAI (also commonly known as avian flu or bird flu) in humans in the US and Australia, this information provides an update on the disease, the health preparedness measures underway, and guidance for clinicians. Currently the overall public health risk of avian influenza A (H5N1) to Aotearoa New Zealand is currently low.
Read moreTreatment of patients with an acute or sub-acute COPD exacerbation that can be safely managed in the community
View detailsThis BPAC resource assists to predict risk of serious illness in children with fever