We’ve all heard of bed bugs lately. These nasty little bloodsuckers have been in the news for 5 years now, causing havoc in hotels and homes all across the nation. As disgusting, expensive and severe pain in butt these creatures are, the silver lining is, they, ( so far ), have not been proven to spread any diseases. Yes they can cause allergic reactions but the symptoms are relatively benign unless you have an anaphylactic reaction.
Scabies on the other hand, can be a real danger to public health. The difference between scabies and bed bugs is that bedbugs infest your home and scabies infest YOU! Read more...
Although New Zealand has an excellent public health scheme, it has some limitations. It is fine if you, or a member of your family, need emergency treatment at a hospital. However, if you do not need emergency treatment, you will become part of an assessment process and have to wait. This can take months, sometimes even years. This is why it is advisable to obtain your own health insurance NZ.
Furthermore, if you do not qualify for a government funded surgical procedure, you will have to pay for it at a private hospital. This can be extremely expensive if you do not have health insurance so it’s important that you consider the benefits of investing in health insurance. Read more...