Winter Wellness

This guide is intended for schools, early childhood education and care centres (ECEs), kura kaupapa Māori, Kōhanga Reo and language nests.

It provides information on serious infectious diseases you may come into contact with and what actions may be required to stop them spreading. It covers influenza, gastroenteritis illnesses (including norovirus), measles, meningococcal disease, mumps and pertussis (whooping cough).

For each of these information is provided on: Common symptoms and how the illness spreads How to protect your community and prevent illness What to do if someone has the disease or illness (or if you suspect they have it)

Where to find more information Specific guidance on COVID-19 is available separately from: COVID 19

Click HERE for the Winter Wellness Guide.