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Scabies cases surge across North Island as schools and health clinics issue warnings

Scabies cases are surging across parts of the North Island, prompting warnings from schools and healthcare providers.

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Reports of scabies cases are increasing through parts of the North Island. Schools and health clinics have issued warnings about the outbreak. Symptoms include intense night-time itching, red bumps and skin burrows.

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NZ Herald

Scabies cases surge across North Island as school, health clinic issue warnings

Symptoms include intense night-time itching, red bumps and skin burrows.

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Newstalk ZB

Scabies cases surge across North Island as school, health clinic issue warnings

Reports of scabies cases are surging through parts of the North Island, prompting warnings from schools and healthcare providers.

Read the full story at Newstalk ZB