covid-19 vaccine

Auckland scientists to lead largest-ever vaccine monitoring study – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 27 May 202126 May 2021

A global collaboration helmed in New Zealand will help assess the safety of COVID-19 vaccines on a massive scale. The Global Vaccine […]

Medsafe seeks more info on Janssen Covid-19 vaccine – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 15 April 202116 April 2021

New Zealand’s medicines regulator has asked for more information from Janssen, with countries putting the company’s Covid-19 vaccine on hold due to rare […]

Could Covid-19 mutations weaken vaccines? – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 09 April 2021

A new Covid-19 mutation nicknamed ‘Eek’, which could reduce vaccine efficacy, is becoming increasingly prevalent. Overseas researchers have said the increase in dominance […]

Blood clots declared a very rare side effect of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine – UK/Aus SMC Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 08 April 202108 April 2021

Medicines regulatory bodies in the UK and Europe have confirmed a potential link between the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine and blood […]

Covid-19 vaccine safety monitoring in NZ – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 April 202107 April 2021

New Zealand’s medicines regulator has published its first report on adverse reactions experienced by New Zealanders getting the Pfizer Covid-19 jab. […]

MIQ worker tests positive after vaccination – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 23 March 202123 March 2021

A managed isolation and quarantine worker (MIQ) worker has tested positive for Covid-19 after receiving their second vaccine dose. The worker – a cleaner […]