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 moreIn the first 10 days of 2025 there were x3 pertussis cases in Tairawhiti, x5 cases in Taranaki, x5 cases in Lakes, x6 cases in Waikato, and x18 cases in the Bay of Plenty. Please continue to be on alert. View the key messages for GPs here.
Treatment 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