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Whanganui District Health Board

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Measles vaccines now available at some pharmacies

Did you know the measles virus is eight times more contagious than COVID-19? The good news is measles vaccines are now available at some pharmacies in Whanganui. Read more...
WDHB excited to be Health Partner for Masters Games

Whanganui District Health Board is proud to be the Health Partner for the 2021 Downer New Zealand Masters Games. Read more...
COVID-19 safety + hospital services over Christmas

People are likely to be travelling and socialising during holiday period so extra caution is needed to prevent COVID-19.
Grumps show their mettle and raise a smile

Whanganui’s lauded Grumpy Old Men have again put a smile on the faces of staff at Whanganui Hospital’s children’s ward with a generous donation. Read more...
Measles vaccine is FREE and available NOW

While there’s no vaccine for COVID-19, immunisation is available for measles - a disease which is eight times more contagious than coronavirus. Read more...
Have you missed any MMR or HPV immunisations?

There is a free catch-up programme being offered at schools and GPs in the Whanganui region. Consent forms will be sent home soon. Click here for more information...
DHB team step up to save Santa’s Christmas

Father Christmas faces a lot of challenges at this very busy time of year… but a positive bowel screening test was the last thing he expected.

About

Whanganui District Health Board is responsible for “improving, promoting and protecting” the health of local residents and the communities in which they live.

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