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WHO charts rapid spread of new Covid variant
The sub-variant JN.1 has been classified as "of interest", but the health agency says the risk to the public is currently low.
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Does living with Covid also mean paying to protect ourselves?
To fund or not to fund vaccinations, tests and treatments: These are difficult questions as we learn to live with the virus, Paula Lorgelly writes.
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Warning sounded over any moves to defund Covid-19 vaccine
A vaccinologist is warning that restricting access to the Covid-19 vaccine could send a message that it is no longer important. Audio
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The falsehood Luxon was allowed to repeat in the leaders' debate
Analysis - It's clearly wrong that there are no health outcomes that have got any better under Labour. So why was Christopher Luxon allowed to repeat this?
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'Covid is not done with us': Coronavirus and its impact on immunity
Covid infections are putting people at higher risk of diabetes, strokes, heart disease and other long-term illnesses - but experts warn it may be decades before the full impact is known.
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National announces its health targets and an immunisation incentive payment
National has outlined the health targets it would prioritise in government, and announced plans to directly pay GPs $10 per patient if they boost vaccination rates.
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One drug drives pharmaceutical maker's rise to become Europe's biggest company
How did Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk become the proprietor of one of the most in-demand products in the world?
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Hospitals still 'very busy' with winter bugs
While Covid-19 cases were down this winter, doctors say other viruses have swarmed in - and babies and preschoolers have been the worst hit.
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Will thousands of spring migratory birds bring a deadly bird flu with them?
A highly pathogenic bird flu is currently sweeping the world - and New Zealand could be better prepared for its potential arrival.
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Covid-19 restrictions dropped: What you need to know
Explainer - The last remaining Covid-19 mandates have been dropped by the government, so what does this mean for Kiwis now? RNZ is here to clear it all up. Audio
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Covid-19 mandates end but don't ditch all mask-wearing, self-isolation - GPs
A GPs advocacy group says that practices learned from Covid-19, like staying home when sick or wearing masks in health facilities, should remain in place to halt the spread of infectious diseases. Audio
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'The kids are catching everything' - Winter ailments plague families
It has been a winter from hell for Lower Hutt mother "Jane", whose four children have had Covid, RSV and two strains of the flu since mid May.
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Health Minister links increased demand at EDs to Covid-19
Emergency Departments across the country are hitting peak demand, without the resources to cope.. Christchurch ED had a record 412 people through its doors over a 24 hour period last week. An ED Nurse… Video, Audio
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Parents should learn more about 'incredibly common virus' - doctors
Health professionals and families want action to prevent and test for the leading infectious cause of birth defects and permanent childhood disabilities - a virus that most of us get, but only one in…
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Pasifika contracting meningococcal in NZ set to increase this winter
There is concern that meningococcal disease cases will continue to climb this year after increasing over the last two years in New Zealand. Audio
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The Fono runs multi vaccination drive in West AK
A community organisation called The Fono ran a massive multi-vaccination drive over the weekend in West Auckland. On offer were free measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), flu and Covid-19 vaccinations… Audio
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Health clinics offer incentives to get people vaccinated
Community health clinics are again offering incentives in a bid to get people immunised before winter.
It's a formula that's worked in the past, with covid vaxathons drawing people in their hundreds… Audio
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Health Minister defends disrupted measles vaccine campaign
National's accused the government of botching its measles catch up campaign - which saw tens of millions of dollars spent - but reached just seven percent of its target.
The office of the Auditor… Video, Audio
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Preparing for the winter illness wave
Winter illness season is upon us. Can the health system cope with the inevitable increase in demand that comes with it? Audio
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Preparing for the winter illness wave
Winter illness season is upon us. Can the health system cope with the inevitable increase in demand that comes with it?
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Concerns over 'lack of urgency' on low bivalent Covid-19 booster uptake
There is a "lack of urgency" around vaccinations, in particular the bivalent Covid-19 booster and flu vaccine, the Immunisation Advisory Centre says. Audio
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Immunisation experts concerned at low uptake of Omicron booster
There's a distinct 'lack of urgency' to get the latest covid booster - and experts say that needs to change.
The updated Omicron-targeted vaccine has been available for those over 30 years old since… Video, Audio
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Dr Jonathan Howard: why US doctors spread Covid disinformation
Dr Jonathan Howard says over 800,000 Americans would be alive today if the US had taken New Zealand's Covid approach. Audio
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Heathily revved up for winter, getting Covid, flu vaccinations
With winter upon us, public health messaging remains in place encouraging New Zealanders to be up to date with their booster and flu Shots. South Seas Healthcare in Otara are running a community-led… Audio
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Measles vaccination drive in Auckland this weekend
Vaccination efforts are being ramped up across Auckland this weekend in the wake of two measles cases on the North Shore.