Whooping cough: What you need to know
Childhood vaccinations to protect against whooping cough are needed at ages six weeks, three months and five months, and again at four years
A further booster is given at age 11 years (school year 7).
Vaccination is free for pregnant women.
Adults are eligible for one free booster from age 45 (if they have not had four previous tetanus doses) and can get one free from age 65.
Whooping cough causes breathing difficulties and severe coughing fits. The cough can go on for weeks or months which is why it is sometimes called the “100-day cough”.
People are most infectious in the early stages - with the first signs of whooping cough usually appearing around 1 week after infection
Symptoms (after about one week):
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A blocked or runny nose
Sneezing
A mild fever
Uncontrollable coughing fits that last for a few minutes
Coughing that leads to vomiting
A thick mucus that can make you vomit or choke
During coughing spells, young babies may gasp for air and may briefly stop breathing and turn blue
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Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.9% Yes
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22.2% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
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What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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