Measles
Samoans flock to hospitals for measles immunisations
Samoans are flocking to clinics following news of two more deaths suspected to be from measles. Audio
Measles epidemic causes deaths in Samoa
A mass vaccination program is being considered for Samoa after a measles epidemic broke out a month ago. Audio
Three suspected to have died from measles in Samoa
Three people - two babies and an adult - are suspected to have died of measles in Samoa. Preschools have also been closed as authorites contend with the epidemic, and other governments are also… Audio
Pharmacists to give measles vaccine
Pharmacists will soon be able to vaccinate people aged 16 and over against measles, in the latest step in the government's efforts to stop the outbreak. Audio
Pacific correspondent Koro Vaka'uta - measles beyond borders
Across New Zealand this year there have been 1928 confirmed cases of measles notified, 1554 of the people affected are in Auckland, many residents of southern suburbs which are home to a large… Audio
NZ 'exports' measles to Pacific, warning signs 'missed' - NZ Opposition
A New Zealand Opposition MP says it's clear New Zealand has exported measles to its Pacific neighbours, and it's "simply not good enough". Audio
Measles epidemic declared in Samoa
Samoa's government has confirmed a measles epidemic, with seven cases confirmed by the government. Audio
Suspected measles case in Samoa connected to Auckland outbreak
Samoa's health officials are awaiting international confirmation after an adult tested positive in Samoa for measles, which is thought to have been transmitted from the Auckland outbreak. Audio
Boris' new plan and compulsory vaccination talk
UK correspondent Kate Adie joins Kathryn to talk about Boris Johnson's new five-point plan for Brexit, talk of making vaccinations compulsory after Britain lost its "measles-free" status, and the… Audio
Measles outbreak in Auckland NZ may have peaked
Auckland's Public Health Service says there are 1307 cases of measles in the region with South Auckland the worst affected area but the outbreak may have peaked. Audio
Measles outbreak: Unvaccinated students asked to stay away
One of Wellington's biggest secondary schools is asking year 12 students to stay away if they have not been vaccinated against measles. Audio
Co-ordination centre to make sure MMR vaccine is where it's needed
The director general of health says he's confident the country has sufficient stocks of MMR vaccine.
Measles outbreak: Frustration at vaccine shortage
As the country's measles outbreak continues, parents and GP practices are expressing frustration as stock runs out and vaccinations have to be cancelled. The outbreak is acute in Auckland, where… Audio
Auckland GP's waiting for measles vaccines
The ministry of health has sent 3000 measles vaccines to Auckland to address the shortages being experienced as practices struggle to cope with the increased demand. Dr Jacqueline Allan at Tiakina Te… Audio
School nurses get equipped to administer measles jab
School nurses are finally being signed off as vaccinators, so that 17,000 or so Auckland high school students who may not have had the MMR jab can now get one.
Measles: Two different vaccine brands causing issues for GPs
An Auckland clinical director says several issues are confronting GPs, including the fact there are two different brands of the measles, or MMR, vaccine.
NZ could be stripped of measles elimination status
The measles epidemic sweeping through New Zealand could cause the country to lose its measles elimination status. Dr Nikki Turner from the Immunity Advisory Board joins the panel to explain what… Audio
Viral measles outbreak in Auckland has Pacific nations on alert
The number of people with measles in New Zealand is rapidly rising with the illness literally going viral in Auckland prompting warnings to the Pacific. Video
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 9 September 2019
Between a ROC and a hard place - Solomons edges closer to China; Fiji opposition MP may appeal suspension - NFP leader; The New Zealand measles threat prompts warnings in the Pacific, and; Australian… Audio
Pacific move to protect their people from NZ's measles outbreak
The number of people with measles in New Zealand is rapidly rising with the illness literally going viral in Auckland, prompting warnings to the Pacific. Audio
