Measles
Govt called on to make measles vaccination compulsory
The number of confirmed measles cases has climbed to 137 across the country, and its spread has sparked a petition for compulsory vaccination for children. Audio
Schools asked to consider excluding unvaccinated children
A low-decile primary school in Northland has more than 200 unimmunised children, and the region's DHB head says it has contacted the board asking for help. Video, Audio
How to win over the anti-vaxxers
There's been a resurgence in infectious diseases we thought we'd got rid of. The Detail speaks to a researcher studying who anti-vaxxers are, and how to win them back Audio
Look out for measles symptoms as kids go back to school
Parents are being advised to familiarise themselves with measles symptoms as children head back to school after the holidays.
New York declares public health emergency amid measles outbreak
New York city officials tackling a measles outbreak, particularly affecting the Orthodox Jewish community in the borough of Williamsburg will make it mandatory for unvaccinated people in certain zip… Audio
Dozens of people quarantined over measles fears
Authorities are doing their best to quarantine people who have had contact with measles - but it isn't always easy to get them to comply, with some even deliberating venturing out to public places… Audio
Warning of measels becoming endemic in NZ
Health experts warn the latest outbreak of measles could once again make the virus endemic, if not enough is done to prevent its spread. There are now 30 cases of measles in the Canterbury region and… Audio
Northland parents nervous amid measels outbreak
Parents across the country are on edge as a measels outbreak affects several regions. A young family in Northland tells RNZ reporter Lois Williams about their views on immunisation. Video, Audio
Calls for tougher penalties for not vaccinating children
High profile GP Lance O'Sullivan has renewed calls for compulsory vaccinations, saying parents who don't comply should pay more tax - or have their benefits docked. Video, Audio
Health authorities on high alert as measles spreads to Dunedin
Canterbury GPs are having to turn patients away who aren't a priority to receive new supplies of the measles vaccine as the region's outbreak spreads to Dunedin. Audio
Students asked to stay home after measles case
As the number of measles cases climbs in Canterbury, schools and workplaces are scrambling to stay disease-free. Audio
Kids not vaccinated? Keep them at home, parents warned
Parents of children who haven't been vaccinated for measles in Canterbury are being advised to keep them at home. It comes as the region grapples with an outbreak of the contagious virus - which has… Audio
Chch police prosecutor diagnosed with measles
A police prosecutor in Christchurch has been diagnosed with measles, and the Law Society is warning its likely they have come into contact with many people.
Measles immunity in question for some Kiwis
As the measles outbreak in Canterbury hits 25, there's a warning that some New Zealanders might not be as immune to the disease as they think are. Health officials are estimating that up to… Audio
Travellers warned to immunise against measles as cases increase
New Zealand's Ministry of Health is reminding travellers to make sure they are immunised against measles following outbreaks overseas. Audio
Worried mother: Anti-vaxxers the 'ugliest form of privilege'
A Canterbury mother of an 8-month-old who is too young to be immunised against measles is calling anti-vaxers the ugliest form of privilege. George Cullen says she's angry people would chose to put… Video, Audio
More measles cases likely in Canterbury, officials say
The number of confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury has climbed to 25 and authorities say further cases are likely given that the disease is circulating widely in the community. Audio
25 confirmed cases of measles in Canterbury
Nine thousand extra doses of a measles vaccine are due to arrive in Canterbury tomorrow as the number of confirmed cases rises to 25. Medical officer of health Dr Ramon Pink joins Checkpoint live. Audio
Measles outbreak: how to protect yourself
The measles outbreak continues in Canterbury, with the number of confirmed cases now 22. There are concerns many people aged between 29 and 50 in New Zealand have not been fully immunised against… Audio
Vaccine boost as measles cases rise in Canterbury
Thousands of MMR vaccines are being delivered to Canterbury as its measles outbreak widens to 20 confirmed cases this weekend.