measles

Measles in the Pacific – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 15 November 2019

After prolonged outbreaks in Christchurch and Auckland, measles is taking root in the Pacific. The established outbreaks in Samoa and […]

Measles immune amnesia – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 November 201931 October 2019

If you haven’t had the MMR vaccine, catching measles can cripple your immune system for years. Two separate studies examining […]

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 […]

Scale of current measles outbreak – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 04 April 2019

Over the past week there have been three confirmed new measles cases, bringing the total for 2019 up to 67, according to […]

Measles in Canterbury – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 12 March 2019

Measles are continuing to spread in Canterbury, with a Christchurch police prosecutor among the latest to reportedly contract the virus. With 25 confirmed cases […]