Research links virus to high rates of childhood pneumonia.
05 September 2019Research into respiratory infection among young children in New Zealand has highlighted one particular virus as a leading cause of high rates of hospitalisation
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Measles numbers continue to rise
02 September 2019There were another 106 confirmed cases of measles in the past week, taking the number of cases for 2019 to 639.
ESR Measles surveillance reinforces need for vaccination
02 September 2019Identification of measles strains in New Zealand highlights the on-going risk of new outbreaks in New Zealand.
Measles numbers now total 773
28 August 2019There were another 132 confirmed cases of measles in the past week, taking the number of cases for 2019 to 773
More research needed on the impact of microplastics on human health
22 August 2019A scientist leading a study on the effects of microplastics in the New Zealand environment is welcoming calls for a further assessment of their potential impact