Significant Rise in Meningococcal Disease Cases Among Infants Prompts Health Warning
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Flight passenger and gym worker contract measles
Air NZ passengers and Les Mills members warned they may have been exposed to measles.
Prisoner disclosed he may have contracted measles
New prisoner at Ngawha Prison is suspected of having measles and is now in isolation.
NZ measles cases reach United States
Two cases of measles in the US came from New Zealand, American authorities say.
'Left on the scrapheap': Pharmac decision bittersweet for MS patients
Campaigners are still concerned the agency is working too slowly.
Measles case on Auckland to Tauranga return flights
A person with measles flew between Auckland and Tauranga last Thursday.
Young dance teacher dies 'after a day's illness'
Dance teacher Kelsey Davidson died within a day of becoming sick last week.
'Too soon to say' if measles outbreak has peaked
School holidays could bring fresh outbreaks if infected kids travel outside Auckland.
Measles warning: Gold Coast to Auckland flight of concern
Measles spreads easily through the air via coughing and sneezing.
Nearly 100 doctors have tried to diagnose this man's devastating illness — without success
Bob Schwartz thought he was just getting older. But it turned out to be more perplexing.
'Face of measles': Wife's plea as man battles brain swelling
This 45-year-old man was healthy and fit. He's now desperately sick from measles.
New targeted approach as 1327 measles cases confirmed
"We are now at a very high rate of disease occurrence and we need to be more targeted."
Measles outbreak: More than 100 babies sent to hospital
In the past week 32 babies under 1 have been confirmed to have measles.
Warning after Salmonella outbreaks: Please don't kiss your chickens
More than 1000 people have been infected with the bacteria across 49 states.
'Told she might not survive': Family's measles ordeal
The family of a 9-month-old on life-support with measles speak of their ordeal.
Measles outbreak: Why are some vaccinated people still getting sick?
There will always be a few people who don't develop immunity, health authorities say.
'Serious outbreak' as Auckland hits 1000 cases of measles
The rate of measles vaccinations has quadrupled in three weeks.
Measles vaccines being redistributed after GPs run out
There are now 1149 confirmed cases, 959 of them in Auckland.
Editorial: Measles outbreak a wake-up call
Editorial: Care and caution are required to ward off complacency around immunisation.
Measles in Rotorua: Suspect cases told to stay in car as health clinics clamp down
Health clinics are handling an increase in measles-related enquiries.
Measles case on Auckland to Melbourne flight
The person departed Auckland on August 30, at 8.45am on Air New Zealand Flight NZ123.
Focus Live Earlier: Measles outbreak update from Auckland Public Health
Focus Live Earlier: Measles outbreak update from Auckland Public Health.
Measles could turn deadly: Now 991 confirmed cases
Health officials reveal the latest on the measles outbreak.
Doctors running out of MMR vaccine as demand grows
Vials of the MMR vaccine have been flying off the shelves at a rate of 20,000 per month.
Case of measles reported on flight between Auckland and Sydney
The person flew with Air New Zealand on Flight NZ711 and NZ108 in late August.
Waikato DHB urges measles caution as Hamilton hosts All Blacks
Five of the 7 cases of measles are all from the same family who live outside the Waikato.
12-year-old Max has 50% chance of dying from measles
A kidney transplant and medication has cancelled out Max's immunity to measles.
Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking talks to PM Jacinda Ardern and Dr Lance O'Sullivan about the measles outbreak
Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking talks to PM Jacinda Ardern and Dr Lance O'Sullivan about the measles outbreak. Audio / Newstalk ZB
Two weeks to diagnose South Auckland baby with measles
More than 800 people have now contracted measles across Auckland.
Jetstar offers to help passengers affected by measles outbreak
Anita Williams had trouble reaching Jetstar about her vulnerable husband.
Watch: Prime Minister gives measles outbreak update
There have now been 963 cases of measles confirmed across the country.
Measles outbreak numbers rise to 804 in Auckland
A vaccine programme will start at the worst-hit school tomorrow.
Focus Live Earlier: Measles outbreak: Listen to doctors in 'age of misinformation' – PM
Focus Live Earlier: Measles outbreak: Listen to doctors in 'age of misinformation' – PM