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Influenza - Most People Unlikely to Have Immunity
Tuesday, 5 December 2006, 11:15 am | National Influenza Strategy Group
Annual influenza immunisation stimulates the immune system as though the body had been infected naturally with the disease (even though the vaccine contains no live virus). More >>
6% increase in influenza vaccines distributed
Wednesday, 5 July 2006, 1:45 pm | National Influenza Strategy Group
A record number of New Zealanders have received influenza vaccinations this year. The Government-subsidised influenza vaccine campaign ended on June 30. A total of 761,180 doses of the vaccine were distributed, a 6% increase on 2005. More >>
Last chance for free influenza immunisation
Wednesday, 21 June 2006, 11:23 am | National Influenza Strategy Group
New Zealanders at high-risk from seasonal influenza have less than two weeks to get free immunisation against this serious disease before the Government-subsidised programme ends for this year on June 30. More >>
Vaccination TV campaign targets fit people
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 12:12 am | National Influenza Strategy Group
Influenza vaccination TV campaign targets people who think their fitness will keep the virus at bay More >>
New Zealanders rush in for influenza vaccination
Tuesday, 18 April 2006, 11:07 am | National Influenza Strategy Group
New Zealanders have rushed into surgeries for an influenza vaccination this season, according to the latest distribution figures from Healthcare Logistics. More >>
NZ's influenza immunisation rates still too low
Monday, 23 January 2006, 3:44 pm | National Influenza Strategy Group
As we enter 2006 with the threat of pandemic influenza increasing, the National Influenza Strategy Group (NISG) says it’s vital that more people are immunised against seasonal influenza this season to reduce the spread of this serious and potentially fatal ... More >>
National InFLUenza Strategy Grp. welcomes research
Friday, 6 May 2005, 10:45 am | National Influenza Strategy Group
An expert influenza strategy group responsible for raising public and health professional awareness about annual influenza immunisation today welcomed new research by the Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences. More >>