HEALTH MATTERS...If you are told by health authorities to self-isolate you must do so immediately. 6. If you’re concerned about your wellbeing, or have underlying health conditions,

KEEPING THE COMMUNITY WELL OVER THE COUGHS, COLDS & FLU SEASONWhile general practice remains the right place to go if you are unwell, Central CBAC will remain in place as a ‘drive through/walk-in’ so that people can access support, clinical assessment and advice if people are unsure about the following: • “I am worried I might have COVID 19” • “I have a cold, cough or sore throat and I need some advice or a medical certificate for time off work” • “I need to be assessed so I can return to work after being home sick with a cold or flu “ • “Are my children well enough to go to school?” • “I need some information to help me manage at home”

The ‘drive through/walk-in’ is FREE; run by registered nurses and is open 8am to 4.30pm weekdays, and 10am to 3pm at weekends. Please note medication will not be given and if you require further medical care the team will refer you on to the appropriate place.

CAN I ACCESS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH, ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUG SERVICES?Yes. Please pop in and complete a self-referral. We will make contact with you, see what your needs are and arrange an appointment. Or, if you need to talk to someone urgently free text or phone 1737 anytime.

CAN I STILL GET SUPPORT IF I NEED IT?Yes. A directory of support organisations and resources is available at wdhb.org.nz/welfaresupport.

For food and essential services, please contact: • Whanganui City Mission Foodbank - phone: 06 345 2139 • Marton Combined Churches Foodbank - phone: 022 105 1237 • Ruapehu District Council - for welfare support: 07 895 8188 or 06 385 8364

HEALTH MATTERS

ACCESSING HEALTH SERVICES

Find out more at Covid19.govt.nz

Be kind. Check-in on the elderly or vulnerable. Make a difference by: • checking-in on any elderly or vulnerable people you know • dropping supplies to those at home sick.

GOLDEN RULES FOR ALERT LEVEL 1While the risk of exposure to COVID-19 is now low, there are some Golden Rules we should all follow to help prevent future spread.1. If you’re sick, stay home. Don’t go to work or school. Don’t socialise.2. If you have cold or flu symptoms call your doctor or Healthline and make sure you get tested.3. Wash and dry your hands. Wash and dry your hands. Wash and dry your hands.4. Sneeze and cough into your elbow, and regularly disinfect shared surfaces.5. If you are told by health authorities to self-isolate you must do so immediately.6. If you’re concerned about your wellbeing, or have underlying health conditions, work with your GP to understand how best to stay healthy.7. Keep track of where you’ve been, when and who you’ve seen to help with contact tracing if needed. 8. Stay vigilant - there’s still a global pandemic going on. People and businesses should be prepared to act fast to step up alert levels if we have to.9. People will have had different experiences over the last couple of months. it’s okay. Be kind to others. Be kind to yourself.

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Welfare support www.wdhb.org.nz/welfaresupport | Health advice 24/7 ring Healthline 0800 611116 | Health information www.healthnavigator.org.nz Covid19 information www.covid19.govt.nz | Counselling support phone or text 1737 24hrs | Emergencies ring 111

Measles: MMR - Measles, Mumps and Rubella (age 13-29)

and HPV - Human Papillomavirus (age 9-26)

FREE IMMUNISATION CATCH-UP PROGRAMME

Measles is a very infectious virus. Before immunisation was introduced, nearly all children caught measles. Measles causes a rash, high fever, runny nose, cough and sore watery eyes. Severe cases can result in pneumonia, encephalitis (swelling in the brain), diarrhoea and rarely, death.

HPV is a common virus that spreads through intimate skin to skin contact. Without immunisation, most people will have an HPV infection at some point in their lives. Most HPV infections get better on their own and don’t cause any obvious symptoms. But some HPV infections don’t get better, and can lead to cancer many years later if they aren’t detected and treated first.

Are you up to date?

Where can I get immunised?▪ Secondary Schools - consent forms will be sent home soon ▪ GP/family doctor - by appointment▪ Whanganui Regional Health Network (WRHN) clinics: Tuesdays 9am - 5pm, 100 Heads Road - Call: 0800 775 001

Need more information?▪ Contact your Student Centre ▪ Call the Public Health Centre on 06 348 1775 or WRHN on 0800 775 001▪ Visit health.govt.nz/hpv | health.govt.nz/measles▪ get in touch with your GP/family doctor.

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HEALTH MATTERS...If you are told by health authorities to self-isolate you must do so immediately. 6. If you’re concerned about your wellbeing, or have underlying health conditions,