Needle exchanges have contributed to reducing transmission of the disease, new research suggests. Of more than 1650 people diagnosed with […]
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Scale of current measles outbreak – Expert Q&A
Over the past week there have been three confirmed new measles cases, bringing the total for 2019 up to 67, according to […]
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Measles resurgence – Expert Reaction
Four cases of measles have been confirmed in Canterbury this week, and one case in Auckland. The Ministry of Health has sent out an […]
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Car smoking ban – In the News
Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa has announced that smoking and vaping in cars when children are present will be banned. […]
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Mass meningococcal vaccination in Northland – In the News
Thousands of families have been queuing up at vaccination stations in Northland as a mass immunisation programme against meningococcal W gets […]
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Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry – Expert Reaction
The Government has released the report from the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry. The Inquiry’s recommendations include suggestions to form […]
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Govt bans vaping in public spaces – In The News
The Government plans to start regulating vaping and smokeless tobacco products, including banning them from bars, restaurants and workplaces. Associate Minister […]
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Global burden of neurological disease – Expert Q&A
A new analysis of global data shows neurological disorders like motor neuron, stroke, and Parkinson’s are the leading cause of disability […]
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Meningococcal W on the rise – Expert Reaction
A rare strain of meningococcal disease has killed 6 people this year, triggering the Ministry of Health to ask doctors and […]
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What on earth drives someone to put up an anti-vaccination billboard? – Nikki Turner
An anti-vaccination billboard on State Highway One in Auckland will be removed mere days after it was installed, following numerous […]
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