New ZealandJab no surefire protection from cervical cancerThe HPV vaccination could mean more women with cervical cancer will not be diagnosed, health officials have warned.07 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandRabbit virus could help cancer sufferers - researchersA new vaccine therapy, derived from rabbit calicivirus disease (RCD), could offer hope for colorectal cancer sufferers, researchers say.04 May 10:17 PM
World'Bad batch' of flu vaccine now ruled outThe maker of the flu vaccine now implicated in a rash of child sickness across Australia has ruled out a "bad batch" is involved.27 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi granddad pays respects to flu girlA toddler who died in her Australian home a day after having a flu vaccine is a part-Maori girl whose father grew up in Tokoroa. 27 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandFear of repeat sends demand for anti-flu jabs soaringEpidemic is expected to return, although only five cases have been confirmed so far.26 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandIllnesses halt vaccine for under-5sAustralian authorities are investigating the death of a toddler within 12 hours of her receiving a flu vaccination.25 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandDemand for jabs puts squeeze on supplyDemand for the influenza vaccine has been so high that some medical practices have been left without supplies. 04 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandSwine flu blamed for rise in pregnancy deathsThe swine flu virus is being blamed for a leap in the number of pregnant women dying in New Zealand and Australia.20 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandAct now to fight swine flu: MinistryNew Zealanders are being urged to have flu jabs soon, ahead of a likely second round of the international swine flu pandemic.14 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandVaccine link to autism dismissedA controversial reasearch paper was withdrawn as a result of a preliminary verdict that the authors had acted 'dishonestly' and 'irresponsibly'.03 Feb 03:00 PM
Lifestyle<I>Lancet</I> withdraws paper on MMR vaccine-autism linkMedical journal's editors retract paper 12 years after it was published, saying several of its elements are "incorrect".02 Feb 08:59 PM
New ZealandThird of swine flu patients in ICUs otherwise healthy - studyAbout one-third of swine flu patients admitted to NZ and Australian intensive care units had no underlying health problems, a study has found.08 Oct 09:07 PM