immunisation

Could Covid-19 mutations weaken vaccines? – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 09 April 2021

A new Covid-19 mutation nicknamed ‘Eek’, which could reduce vaccine efficacy, is becoming increasingly prevalent. Overseas researchers have said the increase in dominance […]

Influenza during COVID-19 – Expert Briefing

Expert Q&A | Published: 07 May 202007 May 2020

The Science Media Centre hosted an online media briefing with Dr Sue Huang and Associate Professor Nikki Turner to talk […]

Measles catch-up campaign – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 February 202013 February 2020

The government is committing $23 million to give MMR jabs to about 300,000 young people, and rebuild the National Immunisation Register. […]

Measles in the Pacific – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 15 November 2019

After prolonged outbreaks in Christchurch and Auckland, measles is taking root in the Pacific. The established outbreaks in Samoa and […]

Measles immune amnesia – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 01 November 201931 October 2019

If you haven’t had the MMR vaccine, catching measles can cripple your immune system for years. Two separate studies examining […]

Auckland’s ongoing measles outbreak – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 03 September 201905 September 2019

Measles is continuing to spread in Auckland, and officials are saying anyone travelling there should make sure they’re immunised at least two weeks before […]

Scale of current measles outbreak – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 04 April 2019

Over the past week there have been three confirmed new measles cases, bringing the total for 2019 up to 67, according to […]

Measles in Canterbury – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 12 March 2019

Measles are continuing to spread in Canterbury, with a Christchurch police prosecutor among the latest to reportedly contract the virus. With 25 confirmed cases […]