bird flu

Winter illnesses start to creep up – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 11 June 202611 June 2026

Respiratory illnesses are beginning to increase across the motu as winter approaches, with Healthline receiving more calls for influenza-like illness. Rhinovirus […]

Should I get a COVID booster? – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 01 April 202602 April 2026

Health NZ’s latest vaccination advice for health professionals says COVID boosters are no longer needed for most adults aged 30 […]

Covid inquiry phase two – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 March 202611 March 2026

The Royal Commission on COVID-19 has outlined more lessons on “making the best decisions in the worst of circumstances”. The […]

Obesity linked to severe infection risk – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 February 202610 February 2026

People with obesity are 1.7 times more likely to be hospitalised or die from infection, a new overseas study finds, […]

What you should know ahead of Measles Immunisation Week – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 30 October 202531 October 2025

With measles spreading in the community and vaccination coverage too low to stop it, a national immunisation week starting on […]

Changes to childhood vaccine recommendations in the US – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 19 September 2025

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting to review childhood vaccine recommendations in the US. The committee has already […]