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Compulsory measles vaccinations in Samoa are being seen as a last resort but one that's needed

3 December 2019

Compulsory measles vaccinations in Samoa are being seen as a last resort but one that's needed

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The anti-vaccine campaign remains strong in Samoa, despite the measles crisis running rampant
	1 Dec 2019: The anti-vaccine campaign remains strong in Samoa, despite the measles crisis running rampant... more

Some of us drink so much coffee that scientists have found caffeine in our blood
	1 Dec 2019: Some of us drink so much coffee that scientists have found caffeine in our blood... more

Everyday New Zealanders are investing in a crowdfunding campaign for medicinal cannabis to be grown in Marlborough
	1 Dec 2019: Everyday New Zealanders are investing in a crowdfunding campaign for medicinal cannabis to be grown in Marlborough... more

Many families in Samoa are still not getting their children vaccinated, despite the measles outbreak worsening and children continuing to die
	1 Dec 2019: Many families in Samoa are still not getting their children vaccinated, despite the measles outbreak worsening and children continuing to die... more

Mistrust in their health care system could be the cause behind Samoa's devastating measles crisis
	30 Nov 2019: Mistrust in their health care system could be the cause behind Samoa's devastating measles crisis... more

Health experts are predicting the death toll in Samoa's escalating measles epidemic will reach 70
	30 Nov 2019: Health experts are predicting the death toll in Samoa's escalating measles epidemic will reach 70... more

New Zealand is stepping up its help in Samoa's ongoing measles outbreak, sending more medical supplies and personnel today
	29 Nov 2019: New Zealand is stepping up its help in Samoa's ongoing measles outbreak, sending more medical supplies and personnel today... more

North Island supermarkets are bracing for a bread shortage as loaf makers walk off the job over pay and conditions
	28 Nov 2019: North Island supermarkets are bracing for a bread shortage as loaf makers walk off the job over pay and conditions... more

Some people in Samoa wanting a measles vaccination have been turned away
	27 Nov 2019: Some people in Samoa wanting a measles vaccination have been turned away... more

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