Communicable Disease Information
View the:
- list of notifiable diseases to the local Medical Officer of Health
- ESR report - annual summaries of notifiable diseases in New Zealand
- ESR report - monthly reports by DHB and nationally of notifiable diseases
Cyanobacterial blooms
Cyanobacterial blooms are most common in lowland lakes, rivers and streams during summer and early autumn when warmth and low rainfall facilitate growth. Some blooms produce toxins that can cause adverse gastrointestinal, respiratory or dermatological effects, e.g. rash, cough, sore throat, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea.
For more information on identifying and managing suspected cyanotoxin poisoning in primary care click here.
Other Public Health Topics
- Air quality
- Alcohol
- Child nutrition and wellbeing
- Fluoride toothpastes and tablets
- Hazardous Substances
- Immunisation
- Pregnancy
- Recreational water
- Sexual health
- Skin infections
- Smokefree
- Sugary drinks
- Water fluoridation
Vaccinator Authorisation
Workforce Development
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand - Clinical and Referral Information for Bay of Plenty and Lakes
- Bay Navigator - Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty
- Community HealthPathways - Midland
- Medinz - Te Whatu Ora Lakes
Updated 28 Nov, 2023