Family Health Matters

28/10/2025

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25/10/2025

MEASLES SYMPTOMS - WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR!

Measles often begins with fever, cough, runny nose, and red or watery eyes. Tiny white spots may appear inside the mouth, followed by a red, blotchy rash that starts on the face and spreads down the body.

If you think you or someone in your whānau may have measles, do not visit your Primary Care Practice, emergency department, or after-hours clinic in person. Because measles is highly contagious, it’s important to stay isolated and call your GP or Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice instead.

Stay at home and avoid school, work, early childhood centres, social events, malls, and public transport until you are told it is safe to return.

There is no specific treatment for measles, but rest, fluids, pain relief, and caring for sore eyes can help ease discomfort.

Seek immediate medical advice and call 111 if you experience any of the following:

* Trouble breathing

* Stiff neck

* Drowsiness or difficulty waking

* Coughing up green or yellow mucus

* Back pain or sore ears

* Seizures (fits)

* Not passing urine for 10 hours or more

People with measles should remain in isolation until 14 days after their symptoms end.

Check your immunisation status and make sure you and your whānau are protected — two doses of the MMR vaccine provide strong, lasting protection.

23/10/2025

WHAT IS MEASLES?

Measles is one of the most infectious diseases known. It spreads easily through coughing, sneezing, or even talking, and can infect both children and adults. The virus affects only humans and can linger in the air for hours after an infected person has been in the area.

People who are not immune — through vaccination or previous infection — have about a 90% chance of becoming infected if exposed. Before vaccines were available, almost all adults had caught measles by the age of 20.

Around one in ten people who contract measles require hospital treatment.

Symptoms usually appear 7–18 days after exposure and include fever, cough, runny nose, watery or red eyes, and small white spots inside the mouth. A red, blotchy rash typically appears 3–7 days later, starting on the face before spreading down the body.

Symptoms can last for up to two weeks, and people are contagious from about five days before until five days after the rash appears.

Measles is preventable with two doses of the MMR vaccine. Check your immunisation records and make sure you and your whānau are protected.

22/10/2025

LONG WEEKEND CLINIC HOURS

This weekend is a long weekend - and let's hope the rain holds off! Our clinic will be closed on Monday 27 October. We will reopen on Tuesday 28 October at 8.30am.

You can still book appointments online for next week through your Manage My Health app or request repeat prescriptions at any time. Prescription requests will be processed within 24-48 hours from Tuesday 27th.

If you have a medical emergency or serious accident during the closure, please call 111 or go immediately to:

Auckland City Hospital, Grafton, Auckland.

For non-urgent medical advice, contact Healthline on 0800 611 116. Trained nurses are available 24/7 to help you decide whether you need to see a doctor.

If you need to see a GP urgently outside of our hours, the nearest A&E clinics in this area are:

White Cross, 110 Lunn Avenue, Auckland

One Health, 122 Remuera Road, Remuera

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Tuesday.

22/10/2025

MEASLES OUTBREAK ALERT IN NZ

Measles spreads fast — it can stay in the air for 2 hours after an infected person leaves. One case can infect up to 15 others if people aren’t immune.

WHY IMMUNISE?

- Measles isn’t “just a rash” — it can cause pneumonia, brain inflammation, and be life-threatening.

- Two doses of the MMR vaccine protect you for life.

- Immunising helps protect babies, vulnerable whānau, and our whole community.

WATCH FOR SYMPTOMS:

- Fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes

- Tiny white spots inside the mouth

- Red blotchy rash starting on the face and spreading down the body

If you or your child show symptoms, stay home and call your health practitioner before visiting.

Check your records — if you haven’t had two MMR doses, it’s free from your local health provider.

17/10/2025

Today is World Menopause Day. If you're feeling like you're not yourself, like you're trapped in a body and mind that just don’t feel right, you're not alone. Menopause can bring a whirlwind of changes, and it’s normal to struggle. But you don’t have to go through this by yourself. Reach out, talk about it, and find the support you deserve. You are stronger than you think, and help is out there. You don’t have to suffer in silence.

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16/10/2025

Learn how to check your breasts in this perky guide presented by Jacqueline Nairn and Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. It's as easy as TLC. Get any changes checked out, even if you've had a mammogram recently because breast cancer's not always a lump. (Contains nudity).

Learn how to check your breasts in this perky guide presented by Jacqueline Nairn and Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. It's as easy as TLC. Get any changes che...

15/10/2025

If you have breasts, it’s important to know what’s normal for you.

There’s a simple way to check: TLC – Touch, Look, Check.
Touch your breasts, look for changes, and if something doesn’t seem normal, get it checked by your GP.

92% of breast cancers are survivable when found early. Regular checking helps you learn what’s normal for you, especially as your breasts change over the course of the month.

Knowing your normal means you're more likely to notice anything unusual — and when you do, don’t wait. Talk to your doctor.

Learn how to check your breasts here;

https://www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/breast-awareness/breast-changes/check-your-breasts

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14/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Watch Debra Leutenegger, the dedicated Community Breast Health Educator at Breast Cancer Foundation NZ as she discusses;

* Who is at risk of breast cancer
* The importance of regular screening
* Key changes to watch for in your breast health
* Treatment options

Knowledge is power — let’s spread awareness and encourage early detection.

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11/10/2025

In today’s busy world, phone consultations are a convenient way to get medical advice without leaving home. At our clinic, we offer phone consultations with our experienced Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to help you manage certain health concerns quickly and efficiently.

But while phone consultations can be incredibly helpful, it’s important to understand their limitations. In this post, we’ll walk you through what phone consultations can and can’t do, so you can get the most out of your care—and know when it’s time to seek in-person help.

In today’s busy world, phone consultations are a convenient way to get medical advice without leaving home. At our clinic, we offer phone consultations with our experienced Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to help you manage certain health concerns quickly and efficiently. But while phone consultations c...

09/10/2025

When you want to have a conversation about mental health, it can feel hard to know where to start. Whether you’re wanting to share how you’re feeling, or check in on someone you’re worried about, it’s okay to feel nervous. These are our top tips for starting the conversation.

When you want to have a conversation about mental health, it can feel hard to know where to start.

09/10/2025

Test your Mental Health Awareness Week knowledge with our fun quiz

Test your Mental Health Awareness Week knowledge with our fun quiz