Measles

Auckland's Public Health Service says there are 1307 cases of measles in the region with South Auckland the worst affected area but the outbreak may have peaked. Audio

As the country's measles outbreak continues, parents and GP practices are expressing frustration as stock runs out and vaccinations have to be cancelled. The outbreak is acute in Auckland, where… Audio

The ministry of health has sent 3000 measles vaccines to Auckland to address the shortages being experienced as practices struggle to cope with the increased demand. Dr Jacqueline Allan at Tiakina Te… Audio

The measles epidemic sweeping through New Zealand could cause the country to lose its measles elimination status. Dr Nikki Turner from the Immunity Advisory Board joins the panel to explain what… Audio

The number of people with measles in New Zealand is rapidly rising with the illness literally going viral in Auckland, prompting warnings to the Pacific. Audio

Efforts to confront two different but potentially deadly diseases hit the headlines this past week. Both were complicated stories impressively reported and explained by the media - but sometimes… Audio

Auckland medical clinics are running out of measles vaccines as they scramble to keep up with ballooning demand for immunisations.

The country's worst outbreak in more than two decades has seen the… Video, Audio

The measles outbreak has prompted calls for compulsory vaccinations and penalties for non-compliance. Audio

In the Cook Islands hospitals are preparing isolation beds and notices are going up at the airport as New Zealand's measles outbreak threatens infants and tourism numbers. Audio

High school principals say they're worried about the pressure on students preparing for upcoming national exams amidst an escalating measles outbreak in Auckland.

The number of confirmed cases is… Audio

In the wake of the measles outbreak in New Zealand, the World Health Organisation says travellers to and from Auckland should be fully immunised. Audio