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Chickenpox outbreak at Otago, Southland schools
28 Jun, 2017 7:47am
The Southern District Health Board is dealing with chickenpox outbreaks at several schools across the region.
Just how many children are infected by the outbreak is not known, as the illness, though unpleasant and potentially serious, is not notifiable.
District medical officer of health Dr Naomi Gough said public health nurses reported several schools were affected in Otago and Southland, though the numbers were consistent with previous years...
Chickenpox outbreak at Otago, Southland schools
28 Jun, 2017 7:47am
The Southern District Health Board is dealing with chickenpox outbreaks at several schools across the region.
Just how many children are infected by the outbreak is not known, as the illness, though unpleasant and potentially serious, is not notifiable.
District medical officer of health Dr Naomi Gough said public health nurses reported several schools were affected in Otago and Southland, though the numbers were consistent with previous years...