Toddler flown back to Samoa after Auckland doctor denies measles jab
Doctors in Auckland wouldn't give him the necessary jab.
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Measles threat to NCEA exams
Unvaccinated students exposed to measles may not be able to sit NCEA exams.
Measles outbreak has peaked, cases now declining
Auckland Regional Public Health Service is addressing media about the measles outbreak.
Doc calls out anti-vaxxers as measles cases rise
Comment: Immunise your children and be alert for signs of measles.
'Too soon to say' if measles outbreak has peaked
School holidays could bring fresh outbreaks if infected kids travel outside Auckland.
'Face of measles': Wife's plea as man battles brain swelling
This 45-year-old man was healthy and fit. He's now desperately sick from measles.
Measles outbreak: More than 100 babies sent to hospital
In the past week 32 babies under 1 have been confirmed to have measles.
'Told she might not survive': Family's measles ordeal
The family of a 9-month-old on life-support with measles speak of their ordeal.
Measles outbreak: Why are some vaccinated people still getting sick?
There will always be a few people who don't develop immunity, health authorities say.
'Serious outbreak' as Auckland hits 1000 cases of measles
The rate of measles vaccinations has quadrupled in three weeks.
Measles vaccines being redistributed after GPs run out
There are now 1149 confirmed cases, 959 of them in Auckland.
GPs told to ration measles vaccines to ensure most vulnerable get jab
A third of people with measles - and more than half of under-2s - ended up in hospital.
People have now stopped vaccinating their pets
A worrying number of pet owners say they do not think vaccines are necessary.
Editorial: Measles outbreak a wake-up call
Editorial: Care and caution are required to ward off complacency around immunisation.
No fee for babies under 12 months to get MMR shot
The MMR vaccine is meant to be free for under 50s, the Ministry of Health says.
Measles case on Auckland to Melbourne flight
The person departed Auckland on August 30, at 8.45am on Air New Zealand Flight NZ123.
Measles could turn deadly: Now 991 confirmed cases
Health officials reveal the latest on the measles outbreak.
Doctors running out of MMR vaccine as demand grows
Vials of the MMR vaccine have been flying off the shelves at a rate of 20,000 per month.
Case of measles reported on flight between Auckland and Sydney
The person flew with Air New Zealand on Flight NZ711 and NZ108 in late August.
12-year-old Max has 50% chance of dying from measles
A kidney transplant and medication has cancelled out Max's immunity to measles.
'No jab, no pay': Dr Lance O'Sullivan says cut benefits for parents who won't vaccinate
Prominent doctor wants fines, benefit cuts for parents who won't vaccinate.
Two weeks to diagnose South Auckland baby with measles
More than 800 people have now contracted measles across Auckland.
Watch: Prime Minister gives measles outbreak update
There have now been 963 cases of measles confirmed across the country.
Measles outbreak numbers rise to 804 in Auckland
A vaccine programme will start at the worst-hit school tomorrow.
Anti-vaxx debate: Vaccination rates plummet for NZ babies
Just 77 per cent of six-month-old babies are now getting their vaccines on time.
Measles no joke says mum after three kids get the virus
Measles is a nasty virus that parents should watch out for, one mum says.
Measles outbreak: Child critically ill in hospital
Around 40% of those infected with measles during the outbreak have been hospitalised.
Everything you need to know about measles
There's been more than 850 measles cases, making it NZ's worst epidemic in 22 years.
10 students with measles: High school cancels event due to outbreak
Health authority has been notified of 10 cases of measles at the school.
Auckland measles 'epidemic': Another 39 cases overnight
New measles cases being confirmed every day as city teeters on an epidemic.
Another 37 cases overnight: Auckland measles 'epidemic'
Almost a third of Auckland cases occurred in the last eight days, most in South Auckland.
Outbreak: 126 cases of measles in 8 days
More than half of all cases are in South Auckland.