Cancer vaccines and your health

Cancer is the single biggest cause of death in New Zealand. So the possibility of new vaccines that can prevent cancer is a very exciting development.

When we see news like this, we’re reminded of the power of the medical profession to come up with options that weren’t available to previous generations. It’s a good thing, isn’t it?

The next thing that come to mind is: Who funds the treatment?

Maybe the New Zealand government (via Pharmac) will fund the next miraculous vaccine or life-saving drug – or maybe it won’t. Budgets are finite. The government can never promise you’ll receive every treatment you need.

For that, you need a good health insurance policy.

If you want the peace of mind to access non-Pharmac drugs or surgical procedures outside the public system, ask us to review your health insurance.

If you’d like to review any of your personal insurance policies, we’re always here to talk. Get in touch now.