Alerts have been issued after an Auckland ferry worker tested positive for measles last week. The worker was infectious while on board […]
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Measles case confirmed in Auckland – Expert Reaction
New Zealand’s first measles diagnosis since 2019 was announced last night – an Aucklander infected overseas. Though now isolating at home, the person […]
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The return of the flu – Expert Q&A
New Zealand is preparing itself against the arrival of influenza and other viruses as the country continues to reopen its […]
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Flu and measles vaccine reports – Expert Reaction
The Ministry of Health has released two reports into this year’s flu immunisation campaign and last year’s measles outbreak. Director-General […]
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Closing the measles immunity gap – Expert Reaction
The campaign to restore New Zealand’s herd immunity to measles is underway. The government will spend up to $40 million […]
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Measles catch-up campaign – Expert Reaction
The government is committing $23 million to give MMR jabs to about 300,000 young people, and rebuild the National Immunisation Register. […]
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Top Ten Science Stories of 2019
From measles to 5G to Whakaari – it’s time to take a look at the issues that gripped the science […]
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Measles in the Pacific – Expert Q&A
After prolonged outbreaks in Christchurch and Auckland, measles is taking root in the Pacific. The established outbreaks in Samoa and […]
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Measles immune amnesia – Expert Reaction
If you haven’t had the MMR vaccine, catching measles can cripple your immune system for years. Two separate studies examining […]
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Auckland’s ongoing measles outbreak – Expert Q&A
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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