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Experts call for comprehensive mitigation strategy for Covid-19, RSV & influenza – Expert Reaction

Experts call for comprehensive mitigation strategy for Covid-19, RSV & influenza – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 06 October 202309 October 2023

A group of 16 New Zealand researchers say we should start treating illnesses such as influenza and RSV more like […]

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Kids could be worst off in winter illness surge – Expert Q&A

Kids could be worst off in winter illness surge – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 16 June 202320 June 2023

Cases of RSV and Influenza B are on the rise this winter – both illnesses which predominately affect our youngest […]

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Covid-19 cases going undetected as winter approaches – Expert Reaction

Covid-19 cases going undetected as winter approaches – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 13 May 202216 May 2022

Modelling revealed by the Ministry of Health shows the next Covid-19 peak could coincide with a return of winter illnesses […]

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The return of the flu – Expert Q&A

The return of the flu – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 30 March 202205 April 2022

New Zealand is preparing itself against the arrival of influenza and other viruses as the country continues to reopen its […]

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RSV’s toll on health services – Expert Reaction

RSV’s toll on health services – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 July 202119 July 2021

A sharp spike in respiratory syncytial virus – a highly-contagious, flu-like illness – is especially affecting kids and babies, and stretching hospital emergency departments. What are the […]

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