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16 programmes available
Waikato | Under 18 | Allergy | Respiratory | Diabetes | Ear, nose, throat (ENT) | Gastroenterology | Wellbeing | Musculoskeletal | Neurology | Renal | Skin | Children & youth
This service aims to improve access to after hours care for children under 14.
Waikato | Under 18 | Preventative | Immunisation | Children & youth
General practice plays a critical role in the delivery of childhood immunisations. This funding aims to alleviate some of the administrative burden currently being experienced by general practice and is part of a broader approach to support an increase in completion of 6-week immunisation rates. Please note this funding is available 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2025.
Waikato | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Respiratory | Advanced primary options | Children & youth
As part of the Rheumatic fever prevention programme, free throat swabs can be offered to eligible populations with suspected Group A streptococcal throat infections.
Waikato | Under 18 | Musculoskeletal | Primary options | Children & youth
Treatment of children aged 8-16 years for suspicion of SUFE (unexplained hip, or knee pain, especially if the hip is internally rotated and flexed).
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