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Media release from Auckland and Waitematā DHBs, and Massey University
Thursday 22 April 2021, 08:57 AM
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Professor John Potter, Massey University
Self-testing for cervical cancer could reduce cervical screening inequities for Māori, Pacific and Asian women, according to new research led by Massey University in partnership with Waitematā District Health Board and Auckland District Health Board.
Cervical cancer is caused by the HPV (human papillomavirus). HPV can be picked up by a test (which, crucially, can also be a self-test) using a cotton swab. It is less invasive than the current test used in the National Cervical Screening Programme.
Vaccination decline: One in 10 children miss out on disease protection
31 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Nicholas Jones is an investigative reporter at the New Zealand Herald nicholas.jones@nzherald.co.nz@nickjonesnzer
One in 10 children in some areas didn t get vaccinated against dangerous diseases because their parents declined treatment. The Ministry of Health data provides insight before the historic Covid-19 vaccine rollout - and related information campaign starting this month - because it shows how many families declined to give their child at least one core vaccination.
The figures don t include those not in contact with the health system - such as families not attending a GP practice, or those who didn t turn up at appointments or for whom no address or contact information is known.