Urgent Bite 135 – Thinking about Spondyloarthropathy
When is a young person’s back ache not just a strain?
Urgent Bite 134 – Triceps rupture
Weightlifters are at risk of triceps rupture. What should we look for in urgent care?
MoH Updates
Regular reminders Weekly vaccination data Latest Māori and Pacific COVID-19 vaccination data is now available here. We’re also now publishing weekly flu data. This week’s statistics on the influenza vaccine uptake across the motu is available here. Collateral on Dropbox Don’t forget we have a range of collateral you and your providers can use to promote vaccinations.…
Urgent Bite 133 – The Paediatric Lisfranc
We must remember that kids can get Lisfranc injuries.
Novavax booster
Kia ora koutou urgent care colleagues, We’d appreciate you sharing the below key messages on Novavax booster with your rural networks or contacts. There are also some Q’s and A’s further below. Key Messages From 5 July, Novavax booster will be available without a prescription. This gives everyone over 18 years old a choice in…
Come to Ōtautahi, Christchurch
Come to our urgent care Bootcamp in Ōtautahi, Christchurch on September 17th and 18th 2022 at the Rydges, Latimer Square.
Dr Cole Rudolph tells us all about the CPD Collective
Dr Cole Rudolph, an Auckland GP, has launched a new website designed to collate CPD opportunities in one place for NZ clinicians.
Further update on second booster availability
Kia ora urgent care colleagues, Last night we sent you a message about the availability of second boosters for those at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and extended eligibility for funded flu vaccinations. You can read the Minister’s media statement relating to this announcement here and an update on who is recommended to receive the second…
Vaccine mandate change
We have received the following from the Ministry of Health: The COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Amendment Order (No 5) 2022 is now: Notified in the Gazette: https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2022-sl2582 Published online (as SL 2022/207): https://www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2022/0207/latest/LMS713761.html Vaccine mandates to end for some health and disability sector workers The Government is amending the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021…
RNZCUC presenters tickets (Bootcamp and Fellowship dinner 2022)
Venue: Christchurch, Rydges Latimer Square Date: 17-18 September 2022 The 2022 Urgent Care Bootcamp and Fellowship dinner will be held at the Rydges, Latimer Square, Christchurch, on September 17 and 18. Please note this page is only for Presenters. If you have not received a personal email from the College telling you to use this link,…