Helen Petousis Harris
Health NZ declares whooping cough epidemic
A vaccinologist warns that reported whooping cough numbers are just the tip of the iceberg given low surveillance of the infection. Helen Petousis-Harris from the University of Auckland spoke to… Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Simon Pound (Part 1)
Panellists Alexia Russell and Simon Pound discuss the Covid-19 vaccine rollout for tamariki, the cost of swimming lessons, and Novack Djokovic's bid to stay in Australia. Audio
Covid-19 vaccination for under-12s - what you need to know
A vaccinologist says that children under 12 could be vaccinated against Covid-19 as soon as the end of the year.
Vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris told Checkpoint the clinical trials are nearly… Video, Audio
Covid-19: Immunisation rate drop after lockdown causes concern
There are fears an outbreak of measles or whooping cough could re-emerge once borders open, if thousands of children who have missed vaccinations because of Covid-19 are not caught up quickly.
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Covid-19: NZ unprepared to roll out vaccine - expert
A vaccinologist says New Zealand is woefully unprepared to roll out a nation-wide Covid-19 vaccine.
Dr Helen Petousis Harris from the University of Auckland says several key improvements - including… Audio
Samoans flock to hospitals for measles immunisations
Samoans are flocking to clinics following news of two more deaths suspected to be from measles. Audio
Mumps vaccination campaign to target teens
Health authorities are starting a campaign to immunise young people who missed out on mumps vaccinations. Audio
Call for free vaccinations for chickpox and rotovirus
With Dr Helen Petousis-Harris - The Director of Immunisation Research and Vaccinology at the Immunisation Advisory Centre, and a senior lecturer at Auckland University. Audio
