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

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 […]

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Potential community spread of measles in NZ – Expert Reaction

Potential community spread of measles in NZ – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 22 October 202528 October 2025

There is now a strong likelihood that measles is spreading through communities, according to Health New Zealand. Unlike other measles cases reported recently, two […]

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‘Very high’ vaccination rate needed to end lockdowns – Expert Reaction

‘Very high’ vaccination rate needed to end lockdowns – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 September 202124 September 2021

A new modelling paper says that New Zealand may no longer need lockdowns if we vaccinate 90 per cent of […]

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Auckland’s ongoing measles outbreak – Expert Q&A

Auckland’s ongoing measles outbreak – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 03 September 201905 September 2019

Measles is continuing to spread in Auckland, and officials are saying anyone travelling there should make sure they’re immunised at least two weeks before […]

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