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Flu Surge Strains NZ Hospitals | Auckland News
New Zealand’s healthcare system is buckling under a record-breaking flu surge, with Auckland hitting a ten-year high in hospitalizations — patients waiting up to ten hours for beds, vital checks done on the floor, and staff pushing through exhaustion to deliver compassionate care. The late-season spike, fueled by mismatched vaccines and overlapping respiratory illnesses, is straining ERs and sparking urgent calls for better support: faster RSV vaccines, more antivirals, and smarter triage — while families grapple with costs and care gaps. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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