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Bird flu: what is it, and why has it been found in US dairy cows?
There are few places in the world the high pathogenicity bird flu has not yet reached, and scientists say the world is in an animal pandemic.
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Equitable access to childhood immunisations must be ensured
As we look towards the peak season for respiratory viruses, the announcement of new RSV immunisation programmes for children in a number of Australian states is welcome news, researchers say.
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Changes to flu vaccine eligibility missed opportunity to improve health equity
The flu vaccine will no longer be free for children under 12 or Māori and Pacific people aged between 55 and 64.
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Small bump in Covid vaccine uptake, but still well below 2021 peak
An immunologist says many might be waiting for the funded flu vaccine, which is available from Tuesday.
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Pacific needs to improve measles immunisation - WHO
Surveillance and better vaccine coverage is needed to prevent another measles outbreak in the Pacific, the World Health Organisation's Western Pacific regional director says. Audio
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Officials prepping for inevitable bird flu 'tsunami'
The highly infectious H5N1 strain's been killing millions of animals around the world. NZ has been relatively protected from it due to its isolated location. Audio
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Officials prepare contingency plan as avian influenza inches closer
Environmental officials are preparing a contingency plan as avian influenza inches closer to our shores. Audio
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'It's killing birds in unprecedented scales'
A deadly bird flu is winging its way closer to Aotearoa - and it could be disastrous for native wildlife.
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New Covid variant 'rapidly' becomes dominant
Almost all Covid cases in Aotearoa are now caused by the latest variant, according to the latest data. Audio
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Obese people vulnerable with 'one size fits all' vaccine approach - study
NZ researchers have found Hepatitis B and flu vaccines less effective when delivered using standard needles, with greater likelihood of adverse reactions.
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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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.
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Flu vaccination uptake similar to last year as rollout begins
Nearly 600,000 people have had a flu shot in the first four weeks of the main rollout, as doctors warn of a significant and severe season ahead.