Free MMR vaccine for non-resident Pasifika people in Auckland Region
The Waitematā, Auckland and Counties Manukau DHBs are providing the MMR vaccination at no cost for previously non-eligible patients.
Monday briefs – 16 Dec 2019
PHARMAC to fund new cancer medicines, anti-vaxxer charged in Samoa and other health news.
Ministry of Health: updated advice for measles
The Ministry of Health has updated advice for measles due to the current outbreak.
Monday briefs – 2 December 2019
One-third of high school kids vaping, Suicide Prevention Office opened and other health news.
Mumps outbreak
There is a localised outbreak of mumps across Auckland
Measles outbreak: Important advice for travellers to Pacific Islands
The Ministry of Health yesterday issued advice for travellers to Samoa, Tonga, the Philippines and Fiji and to any countries experiencing a measles outbreak.