# child health (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover child health. Page: Feed: --- ## [Flu causes surge in winter illness – Expert Reaction](https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2026/08/20/flu-causes-surge-in-winter-illness-expert-reaction/) _2026-08-20 · Rayssa Almeida · Science Media Centre_ Severe respiratory illness rates are now the highest they’ve been in the last decade, mostly due to very high rates of \[…\] The post Flu causes surge in winter illness – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre . ## [Mt Maunganui landslide review finds system failure – Expert Reaction](https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2026/08/19/mt-maunganui-landslide-review-finds-system-failure-expert-reaction/) _2026-08-19 · Rayssa Almeida · Science Media Centre_ Tauranga City Council has released its external review into the Mount Maunganui landslide, finding that the hazard was known but never addressed. It \[…\] The post Mt Maunganui landslide review finds system failure – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre . ## [Climate liability bill passes final reading – Expert Reaction](https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2026/08/19/climate-liability-bill-passes-final-reading-expert-reaction/) _2026-08-19 · Rayssa Almeida · Science Media Centre_ A bill preventing courts from finding certain types of liability for greenhouse gas emissions has passed its final reading. The government says this \[…\] The post Climate liability bill passes final reading – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre . ## [The impact of medical misinformation in NZ – Expert Reaction](https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2026/08/14/the-impact-of-medical-misinformation-in-nz-expert-reaction/) _2026-08-13 · Rayssa Almeida · Science Media Centre_ Medical misinformation may delay treatment for children, a case report warns. The NZ study describes the case of a 9-year-old girl \[…\] The post The impact of medical misinformation in NZ – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre . ## [Science & Social Sciences curriculum updated – Expert Reaction](https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2026/08/13/science-social-sciences-curriculum-updated-expert-reaction/) _2026-08-12 · Rayssa Almeida · Science Media Centre_ The government has released the new Science and Social Sciences curriculums for Years 0-10. The Science Media Centre asked experts to \[…\] The post Science & Social Sciences curriculum updated – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre . ## [NZ going too slow on climate adaptation – Expert Reaction](https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2026/08/11/nz-going-too-slow-on-climate-adaptation-expert-reaction/) _2026-08-11 · Rayssa Almeida · Science Media Centre_ NZ is not adapting fast enough to growing climate risks, leaving communites exposed to damage and costs, says a new report from the \[…\] The post NZ going too slow on climate adaptation – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre . ## [Vaping in pregnancy linked to infant deaths – Expert Reaction](https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2026/08/11/vaping-in-pregnancy-linked-to-infant-deaths-expert-reaction/) _2026-08-10 · Rayssa Almeida · Science Media Centre_ An increasing proportion of unexplained infant deaths are happening while bed-sharing with parents, and a study suggests vaping has a \[…\] The post Vaping in pregnancy linked to infant deaths – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre . ## [AI creates microbe that could one day take down superbugs – Expert Reaction](https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2026/08/07/ai-creates-microbe-that-could-one-day-take-down-superbugs-expert-reaction/) _2026-08-06 · Rayssa Almeida · Science Media Centre_ Researchers have used AI to create a new phage (a virus that exclusively kills bacteria) that can kill resistant strains of E. coli bacteria. The \[…\] The post AI creates microbe that could one day take down superbugs – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre . ## [Why does NZ allow weight-loss drug billboards? – Expert Reaction](https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2026/08/07/why-does-nz-allow-weight-loss-drug-billboards-expert-reaction/) _2026-08-06 · Rayssa Almeida · Science Media Centre_ The fine print on Wegovy billboards will have to be bigger after a recent complaint, but the ad wouldn’t exist at all if not \[…\] The post Why does NZ allow weight-loss drug billboards? – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre . ## [Is solar the silver bullet for NZ energy? – Expert Q&A](https://www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz/2026/08/06/is-solar-the-silver-bullet-for-nz-energy-expert-qa/) _2026-08-06 · Rayssa Almeida · Science Media Centre_ This week’s cold snap has brought a power warning across the country, with Transpower expecting record electricity demand. It comes as \[…\] The post Is solar the silver bullet for NZ energy? – Expert Q&A appeared first on Science Media Centre . ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rYcHUBYjQCcN) _2026-08-06 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [General practitioners do not need to be certain; they need to be safe](https://vitualis.com/?p=14718) _2026-06-04 · Michael Tam · Michael Tam_ This was a professional paper on the expert management of uncertainty in general practice settings. Doust J, MacIsaac MB, Tam CWM, Knight A, King D. General practitioners do not need to be certain; they need to be safe. Australian Journal of General Practice 2026; 55(6): 334-339 DOI: 10.31128/AJGP-10-25-7854 PDF | URL Abstract Introduction General practitioners … Continue reading ## [A qualitative study of the influence of childcare on high antibiotic use in a multicultural, lower socioeconomic community](https://vitualis.com/?p=13608) _2025-05-12 · Michael Tam · Michael Tam_ This paper on a qualitative study that I’m very proud of, where we interviewed early childhood educators and parents/carers, including in local community language, on their perspectives of antibiotic use in the Fairfield Local Government Area. Knight AW, Hasan I, Tam CWM, Qummouh R, Shehata A. A qualitative study of the influence of childcare on … Continue reading ## [Integrated Care for People Living With Rare Disease: A Scoping Review on Primary Care Models in Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Countries](https://vitualis.com/?p=13485) _2025-02-10 · Michael Tam · Michael Tam_ This paper is a scoping review of the models of integrated care for people living with rare diseases, in primary care settings in OECD countries. Vidic N, McGlynn A, Abdi F, Tam CWM, Cramptom RM, Lim K-S, Palmer EE, Taylor N, Harris-Roxas B. Integrated Care for People Living With Rare Disease: A Scoping Review on … Continue reading ## [Development and pilot testing of the Population And ContExt adaption of decision aids (PACE) framework](https://vitualis.com/?p=13356) _2024-10-09 · Michael Tam · Michael Tam_ This paper on a contextualisation framework for clinical decision support aids to local populations was published in PEC Innovation. \[Link : PDF\] Dolan H, Bateson D, Li M, Thompson R, Tam CWM, Bonner C, Trevena L. Development and pilot testing of the Population and ContExt adaption of decision aids (PACE) framework. PEC Innovation 2024;5: 100347 … Continue reading