Vaccination

Pharmacies will not be included in the National party’s new vaccine incentives plan, health spokesperson Shane Reti has confirmed

Pharmacists had a chance to reconnect and recognise their outstanding peers at the Pharmaceutical Society’s first conference since the pandemic hit. ‘Just Breathe’ was meant to take place in 2020 but was cancelled due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19. The two-day conference was finally held on 17 and 18 June at the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre in Mt Wellington, Auckland. Paulette Crowley and Natasha Jojoa Burling went along

When Parsa Hadiyounzadeh became a pharmacy student, he could never foresee that he would launch his career during a pandemic.

When Parsa Hadiyounzadeh became a pharmacy student, he could never foresee that he would launch his career during a pandemic.

Tim Hanlon has held top jobs in the UK’s NHS system and defence force and is now heading up a new directorate for the Ministry of Health. He talks to Paulette Crowley

The Ministry of Health should have reconsidered the millions being paid to DHBs once it became clear the MMR catch-up campaign started in 2020 was failing, audit office says 

An Upper Hutt pharmacy is offering more vaccinations at weekends and evenings after a successful drive, including a visit from politicians and an Elvis impersonator. Meanwhile, Pfizer is using superheroes to promote COVID-19 jabs

Swine flu is making a comeback in New Zealand and we’re more susceptible to it, but it’s not clear yet whether that will mean a bad flu season 

Successful uptake of the next-generation COVID vaccines will require a serious effort to re-engage the public, says Brisbane-based associate professor Paul Griffin