Vaccinations
Northland school forks out for meningococcal vaccinations
Kaihu Valley School Principal Sonia Simeon was outraged when she realised the 14 pupils at her tiny school were not eligible for free vaccinations of the meningococcal W strain. They fall outside the… Audio, Gallery
Vanuatu's vaccine drone flight 'a big leap for global health'
A baby on a remote Pacific island has become the first person given a vaccine delivered by a commercial drone.
Parents want MenW vaccines for kids, but supplies are dry
Family doctors have run out of supplies of a meningitis vaccine amid rising worry about the nasty meningococcal W strain in Northland. Health Correspondent Karen Brown reports. Audio
Delays in Samoa deaths inquiry
The inquiry into the deaths of two babies in Samoa has been suspended until further information is available from post mortem results. The one year olds died soon after receiving vaccinations for… Audio
Opera stars on the rise
Five young rising opera stars take to the stage this week in Wellington to raise funds for children’s health. Four of the singers – Natasha Wilson, Manase Latu, Ipu Laga’aia and Samson Setu are… Audio
Measles and rubella officially eliminated from NZ
The World Health Organisation has acknowledged the two diseases no longer exist in New Zealand, but officials are warning against complacency. Video, Audio
Childhood vaccines could go into one jab
A technology that could eventually see every childhood vaccine delivered in a single injection has been developed by US researchers.
Study shows effects of negative vaccine information
New research has shown that negative information about immunisation causes mothers to delay getting their babies vaccinated.
Opponents and proponents of vaccination debate
The Health Minister, Autism NZ and NZ Medical Association back Dr Lance O'Sullivan, who stormed on stage of controversial film "Vaxxed" in Kaitaia on Monday night. Video, Audio
Minister rejects Aus's plan to ban unvaccinated at pre-school
Australia is considering requiring children to be vaccinated before they can go to childcare centres or pre-schools, but Jonathan Coleman says that would be detrimental long-term. Audio
Northland parents more likely to leave kids unvaccinated
Northland region has more than twice the national rate of parents who refuse vaccinations for their children, new research shows.
Adult vaccinations, is 50 too young for the shingles shot?
There's concern that accurate information isn't getting through to adults about vaccination boosters, and when, or, if they should consider getting innoculated for conditions that can affect the… Audio
Study shows parents warned about vaccines can delay it
New research suggests parents looking to vaccinate their newborns are twice as likely to defer it if they're discouraged. Audio
Celebrity advice
Celebrities are putting their two cents worth in about all sorts of things. Jim Carrey on vaccinations and Miranda Kerr on healthy living. Do celebrities have any influence over the decisons you make?
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