Infectious diseases

In the News | Published: 07 November 2012

The number of flu cases recorded in Auckland city are higher than would be expected, according to the latest data […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 July 201227 July 2012

Claims that an influenza epidemic of swine flu proportions are set to overwhelm the country are overblown, according to virologists […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 26 July 201227 July 2012

All UK children are to be given the flu vaccination after experts said it could save up to 2,000 lives […]

Reflections on Science | Published: 26 March 201226 March 2012

The lead author of research which revealed New Zealand’s dramatic rise in infectious disease talks with Nine to Noon’s Kathryn […]

In the News | Published: 21 February 201221 February 2012

The publication of hospital data showing a dramatic rise in infectious disease admissions, particularity among Maori, Pacific Islanders and those […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 20 February 201221 February 2012

An extensive analysis of New Zealand hospital records has found that admissions for serious infectious diseases increased 51 per cent […]

Expert Q&A | Published: 15 February 201215 February 2012

Dr Richard Webby, a New Zealand virus researcher based in the US, this week gave a public lecture on influenza […]

Expert Reactions | Published: 21 December 2011

The New Zealand Government should not support efforts by United States regulators to suppress details in scientific reports of Dutch […]

In the News | Published: 26 October 201126 October 2011

Whooping cough infections are on the rise and health officials are concerned the number of cases could reach epidemic proportions. […]

In the News | Published: 05 October 201105 October 2011

Why do some people die from the flu and others don’t? New Zealand researchers have been awarded a grant from […]