Measles
Second case of measles reported in Chch
There's been a second case of the measles in Christchurch, after a child came into contact with an infected man in a waiting room.
Larger vaccination mission planned for Indonesian Papua
A senior Indonesian health official says a vaccination campaign in Asmat will move to other Papuan districts in coming months after a deadly outbreak of measles. 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
Tertiary institution reopens after measles outbreak
A Palmerston North tertiary institution has re-opened after cancelling classes for two weeks over a measles outbreak.
Measles outbreak confirmed in Palmerston North
Seven cases of the disease have been confirmed at a tertiary insitution.
Child with measles on flight to Auckland
Passengers who landed in Auckland on a flight from Singapore may have been exposed to measles, says a medical officer of health.
Measles alert for Auckland after confirmed case
A measles alert has been issued for four locations in Auckland, including the emergency waiting room at Auckland City Hospital.
Three people in Wellington with measles after Bali trip
Three people in Wellington have contracted measles after a family holiday in Bali last month.
Measles outbreak in the Waikato continues to spread
The measles outbreak in Waikato is continuing to spread with more than 50 confirmed cases. So far 10 people have been hospitalised with the disease. Waikato's Medical Officer of Health Felicity Dumble… Audio
Number of measles cases in Waikato hits 50
Waikato's measles outbreak continues to spread, with more than 50 confirmed cases.
Suspected case of measles a false alarm
Test results for a suspected case of the measles at a Palmerston North high school have come back negative, but the district health board is still worried.
Measles closes six schools
A seventh school has had to close because of a suspected outbreak of measles. Maja Burry reports. Audio
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
Northlanders urged to immunise against measles
Northland immunisation levels are still too low to stop the spread of measles, warn health officials.
Measles closes fourth school
Two schools in Levin have closed their doors because of measles, taking the nationwide number of schools closed by the disease to four. Audio
A third college has closed its door after measles confirmed
A third secondary school has closed its doors and asked that all students check they are immunised after a student has been diagnosed with measles. Audio
Medical Health Officers say measles is still spreading
Health authorities say an outbreak of the measles that began in the Waikato is still spreading. Audio
More vaccination needed to stop measles spread
More measles outbreaks are likely unless a group of undervaccinated teens and young adults become immunised. Audio
Response to 'No Forced Vaccines' group
As the number of confirmed measles cases in the Waikato continies to grow all schools in the region are being advised to start looking at students' vaccination records. Audio
