Vaccination
Whooping cough warning
On Friday the Ministry of Health announced that there was a national outbreak of whooping cough. More than 1300 cases of the disease have been reported since the beginning of the year. It's warning… Audio
Anti-vaccination advocate denied entry into Australia
One of the world's most prominent anti-vaccination advocates has been denied entry to Australia due to his "dangerous" views.
Free chickenpox vaccine for 60,000 Kiwi kids
A Hamilton mother whose daughter nearly died of chicken pox is welcoming a free vaccine being rolled out, and says people should take the disease more seriously.
Vaccines: Worldwide conspiracy or proven science?
Checkpoint reporter Zac Fleming heads along to the controversial documentary Vaxxed to talk to people opposed to vaccination, before putting their claims to an immunologist. Video, Audio
NZ immunologist likens anti-vaccination movement to terrorism
Dr John Fraser, the Dean of Auckland University's Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, has likened the anti-vaccination movement to terrorism. Audio
'Harmful' groups blamed for drop in immunisation
A prominent Northland doctor says he has seen a 5 percent reduction in children in the area being vaccinated. Video
Lance O'Sullivan lashes out at anti-vaccination film
Kaitaia doctor Lance O'Sullivan has launched a passionate attack on the controversial film Vaxxed - from Cover-Up to Catastrophe. He told John Campbell why he publicly attacked the film. Video, Audio
Italy makes childhood vaccination compulsory
Italy's government has ruled that children must be vaccinated against 12 common illnesses before they can enrol for state-run schools.
Timaru school pulls out of HPV vaccinations
A Timaru school has withdrawn from a programme which vaccinates students against HPV citing concerns over student safety and parental choice. Audio
Post-Polio
Last year just seven people in the entire world were diagnosed with polio. It's on track to join smallpox as one the second ever diseases we've managed to completely eradicate. Gordon Jackman is a… Audio
Mandatory vaccinations
Dr Niki Turner talks about following suit with Australia's stance on making vaccinations for children compulsory. Audio
Mother who lost baby pleads for 'no jab, no play' laws
Catherine Hughes is among those backing Australia's plan to ban unvaccinated children from all childcare centres and pre-schools. Audio
NZ should consider 'no jab, no play' laws - Labour
An Australian plan to ban unvaccinated children from childcare centres and pre-schools is worth considering, the Labour Party says.
Australia considers childcare ban on unvaccinated children
Unvaccinated children would be banned from childcare centres and preschools under an Australian government plan.
Scaremongering blamed for drop in vaccination rates
Scaremongering by anti-immunisation groups is being blamed for a drop in the rate of Pakeha girls receiving the HPV vaccine, from 68 to 58 percent in the past year. Audio
Vaccine or mask policy gets go-ahead
Visitors to Waikato hospitals will be required to wear a face mask during the flu season, if they have not had the influenza vaccine.
Northlanders urged to immunise against measles
Northland immunisation levels are still too low to stop the spread of measles, warn health officials.
More vaccination needed to stop measles spread
More measles outbreaks are likely unless a group of undervaccinated teens and young adults become immunised. Audio
Proof of vaccine required for school entry
About 700 students and staff at a Waikato high school will have to prove they have been vaccinated for measles on Tuesday - or they won't be allowed back on school grounds.
Anti-Vax Sentiment - Brian Deer
It's World Immunization Week. And Vaccination is still the best way at preventing a disease or illness. Despite gains in vaccination coverage in some regions and countries the past year, global… Audio
