Whooping Cough on the rise in the region
Five confirmed cases and a further 18 suspected cases of whooping cough (pertussis) have been notified recently to the Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service (PHS). All come from the Nelson region.
Dr Stephen Bridgman, Medical Officer of Health, urges people and parents to be vigilant and seek immediate advice from their GP if they or their children show symptoms.
He also urges pregnant women to book in for a free pertussis vaccination if they have not already been vaccinated.
“Whooping cough affects people of all ages, but can be very serious for infants ,” Dr Bridgman says.
Contact your doctor or practice nurse if you are unsure whether you or your family has been vaccinated, and book in vaccination if they haven’t.
Whooping cough is very easily spread in the air when an infected person sneezes or coughs.
Take a look at the symptoms on www.nmdhb.govt.nz...
If you suspect you or your children has whooping cough, call your GP or Healthline on 0800 611 116
Poll: Are quality products on the decline?
Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?
Do you have any old items like appliances, electronics or clothing that have stood the test of time? Share below!
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91.9% Yes
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7.2% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
Kmart duvet recall
Kmart will be recalling a number of their Anko duvet sets.
What you need to know:
- The recall is involving Christmas-themed duvets: Mrs & Mrs Claus Reversible Queen Size Bed Quilt Cover Set and Christmas Elf Reversible Single Bed Quilt Cover Set
- A recall of the products began in Australia following health concerns from several families.
- One woman said she thought she was having a heart attack after using one of the products which smelt of diesel.
- One customer said she’d purchased the quilt covers and said they smelled like gas. Another mum said hers did not have that smell but claimed her son developed a rash that only went away when he stopped using the product.
- The product is no longer available for purchase on the Kmart website.
Regardless of whether you have experienced an issue, customers who have purchased this item may return the product to store for a refund.
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