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 in Canterbury – Expert Q&A
Measles are continuing to spread in Canterbury, with a Christchurch police prosecutor among the latest to reportedly contract the virus. With 25 confirmed cases […]
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No vaccine and autism link, even in kids with risk factors for autism – Expert Reaction
Danish researchers have found further evidence the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination does not increase the risk for autism. […]
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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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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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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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Samoa pulls MMR vaccine following two deaths – Expert Reaction
The Samoan Government has seized supplies of the MMR vaccine following the deaths of two children. Reports suggest two children, […]
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Flu season kicks off – In the News
District Health Boards are urging people to get the seasonal influenza vaccine as the flu season kicks off and hospitals […]
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2018 flu season and influenza vaccine – Expert Q&A
PHARMAC has announced it will fund this year’s seasonal influenza vaccine that covers four strains of the flu. Following reports […]
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