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Parents keen to get teens vaxxed as cases found at schools
Audio 23 Aug 202112-to-15-year-olds are now able to go along with their parents to get the Pfizer vaccine. While they won't be able to secure an appointment until the first of next month, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern… Audio
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Vaccinating young people helps protect communities - Immunisation authority
An immunisation authority spokesperson says extending the vaccine rollout to 12-15 year olds will help protect the wider community. Audio
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Auckland vaccination clinic back running, but seeing few numbers
An Auckland vaccination clinic is doing about half the numbers it was before the lockdown - but is relieved to be back up and running.
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Covid-19: Younger teens offered vaccine
Cabinet has agreed to make the Pfizer vaccine available for 12-15 year olds from 1 September.
This after Medsafe - following the lead of many of its overseas counterparts - gave a provisional… Audio
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Pregnant during a pandemic: Women urged to get vaccinated
Mothers should be vaccinated and those who test positive for Covid-19 could continue to breast-feed their babies, health experts say.
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Covid-19: Border plans set to be revealed next week
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will next week set out whether and how the government plans to open the country's borders.
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'Slim' chance of NZ getting Janssen vaccine before end of 2021
The second Covid-19 vaccine approved by Medsafe is not looking likely to have supply here this year, the Immunisation Advisory Centre says. Audio
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Covid-19: Expert on the pros and cons of the Janssen vaccine
The single-jab Janssen Covid-19 vaccine has received provisional approval from the medicines regulator Medsafe.
The Government says the approval won't change the national roll out of the Pfizer… Audio
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Concern over immunisation numbers: 'Our families are finding it hard', expert says
Immunisation rates of babies in Tairāwhiti have dropped "disturbingly low", with one expert saying it reflects an overstretched health system.
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Dr Nikki Turner on future of NZ's Covid-19 elimination strategy
The government appears to be committed to an elimination strategy when it comes to dealing with Covid-19 in Aotearoa, even after most people have had the vaccine.
How feasible is it? Dr Nikki Turner… Video, Audio
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The Panel with Cindy Mitchener and Nick Ward (Part 1)
Audio 16 Jun 2021Panellists Cindy Mitchener and Nick Ward discuss the America's Cup with sailing expert Penny Whiting, the newest figures on crime being reported with HELP executive director Kathryn McPhillips, and… Audio
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Next 6-8 week 'crucial' for vaccine rollout
The next six to eight weeks are "crucial" for the Covid vaccine rollout, according to a member of the Covid 19 Technical Advisory Group, and Medical Director of the College of GPs, Dr Bryan Betty… Audio
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New Ōtara Covid-19 vaccination clinic operating at 20% capacity
A new Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Ōtara could be vaccinating five times the number of people booked in.
South Seas vaccination clinic been open two days and is working through people in group 1… Video, Audio
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Is the vaccine roll-out fast enough?
The Ministry of Health says there are 287,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine in the country awaiting distribution with just over 71,000 first doses and 19,000 second doses administered so far. The Health… Audio
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Health system faces 'hard work' setting up big Covid-19 vaccination clinics
New Zealand's Covid-19 vaccination rollout needs to scale up and the next few months will be challenging for the health system, an immunisation expert says. Audio
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Expert group to advise govt on Covid-19 vaccine targets, border changes
The government has established a new scientific advisory group to advise it on crucial Covid-19 decisions, including any changes at the border and the ongoing vaccine rollout. Audio
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Covid-19: DHBs working hard to speed up vaccine rollout - expert
The National Party has slammed the Government over its claims that the Covid-19 vaccination rollout is on track.
The Health Ministry has released details showing that just over 90,000 doses of the… Audio
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Flu jabs could be complicated this year - sector
Getting the flu vaccine this year could be complicated by the Covid-19 vaccine, says an immunisation specialist.
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MIQ changes exercise bus protocols, but calls for tighter controls remain
The head of managed isolation and quarantine facilities has made more changes to the exercise bus system, after failures onboard a bus from the Grand Mecure Hotel.
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Pacific community seeks clear messaging about vaccination
Audio 26 Mar 2021With misonformation and disinformation abound on social media, members of New Zealand's Pacific communities are emphasising the importance of clear messaging about the Covid-19 vaccine programme. Audio
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Debate emerges over Covid vaccines for children
A debate has emerged over how critical it is for children to be immunised against Covid-19. Audio
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Push for Covid vaccines for kids amid debate over need for jab
An emerging debate about how critical it is that children be immunised against Covid-19 is taking front and centre in the fight against the deadly virus. Audio
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Latest MIQ worker's Covid-19 case shows vaccine working - expert
It has been confirmed the latest managed isolation and quarantine worker to test positive for Covid-19 had recently received the required second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
The vaccine is proving to… Video, Audio
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Measles vaccination campaign way off target
A vaccination campaign to prevent another dangerous measles epidemic has reached only 3 percent of its target as DHBs struggle in the wake of Covid-19.
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Covid-19 vaccinations at Port of Tauranga begin
Port of Tauranga workers have started receiving their first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine today.
