Dr Nikki Turner
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 25 November 2024
On today's episode, departing All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara included a message of support for Te Tiriti during the haka against Italy on Saturday, this year's UN climate negotiations have wrapped… Audio
Calls for people to get vaccinated as whooping cough spreads
An immunisation leader says there's no quick fix for whooping cough and people should get vaccinated now. Immunisation Advisory Centre founder Dr Nikki Turner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Push for Covid vaccines for kids amid debate over need for jab
An emerging debate about how critical it is that children be immunised against Covid-19 is taking front and centre in the fight against the deadly virus. Audio
What lockdown taught us about medical events
The medical world is starting to look at some of the unintended consequences of lockdown - some of them positive, some more worrying. Audio
What lockdown taught us about medical events
The medical world is starting to look at some of the unintended consequences of lockdown - some of them positive, some more worrying.
AudioHealth officials concerned Auckland's measles outbreak might spread further
Health officials are concerned Auckland's measles outbreak might spread further -- and they're particularly worried about a national high school sports competition that kicks off in Tauranga next… 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
Should HPV vaccine for cervical cancer be free for boys?
With Dr Nikki Turner. The HPV vaccination programme began in New Zealand in 2008, initially through General Practices and since 2009, largely through schools at year 8 (age 12). Young women up to the… Audio
Mengingoccal B Vaccine
Data from the Immunisation Advisory Centre shows the Menz B vaccine only has short-term effect. Audio
