Vaccine

Cambridge University consultant clinical virologist Dr Chris Smith's regular conversations about the science of the coronavirus pandemic have been a feature of the show this year. So what has… Audio

Jesse speaks to Dr Nikki Turner, the director of Auckland University's Immunisation centre about why people without allergies shouldn't be put off getting the vaccination. Audio

The world's first dose of a vaccine against Covid 19 has been administered in the UK.  Audio

John Yang, a journalist and correspondent for the Public Broadcasting Newshour in America signed up to be guinea pig in the COIVID vaccine trials. He talks about why he took part in the trial and his… Audio

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has raised concerns about the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out, saying it is vital that the process is highly organised.

GPs faced frustrating waits… Audio

A third promising COVID-19 vaccine candidate has released promising trial results this week. To weigh up the pros and cons of the various vaccine candidates is Dr Chris Smith. Chris is a consultant… Audio

Our panellists discuss Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell's resignation, diversity in the workplace, the lingering impact of Covid-19 and Tourism minister Stuart Nash's contention that NZ should be focusing… Audio

An Australian study is investigating why three siblings did not get seriously ill with Covid-19 after their parents contracted the illness. Dr Melanie Neeland from the Murdoch Children's Research… Audio

As expected, outgoing US president Donald Trump is refusing to leave the White House without a fight, claiming his election loss to president-elect Joe Biden is the "worst scam in the history of US… Audio

The latest Covid vaccine the government has lined-up for purchase is being described as the country's best option yet for the widespread vaccination of New Zealanders against the virus.

The… Audio

Nobel prize-winning geneticist Sir Paul Nurse's latest book, What Is Life?, explores the question of what we as humans share with all other living things on this planet.  Audio

President-elect Joe Biden is going to have his work cut out for him when Donald Trump leaves the White House, with the incoming president facing one heck of an economic challenge. The Guardian's… Audio

News that a collaboration between Pfizer and BioNTech has produced an effective coronavirus vaccine sent world stockmarkets soaring this week. Pfizer said early results suggest the vaccine is more… Audio

The government is getting prepared for the prospect of a Covid-19 vaccine being ready next year, purchasing several bulk freezers for storage. Planning is also underway for the roll out of a… Audio

Early results of a large-scale trial run by American drug company Pfizer show its Covid-19 vaccine appears to be more than 90 percent effective.  Audio

Scientists say they are closing in on a vaccine for Covid-19 and, if it passes all clinical trials, it could reach New Zealanders not long into 2021.

The Government has welcomed clinical results from… Audio

Danish government experts have announced the country will eliminate its entire population of farmed minks after mutated coronavirus strains were reported among the animals. And it is set to ravage… Audio

A new study suggests that there could be another key reason to get a flu jab: it might reduce your risk of contacting Covid-19. Professor Michael Baker is back with us to discuss this and other… Audio

Consultant clinical virologist at Cambridge University, and one of BBC Radio 5 Live's Naked Scientists, Dr Chris Smith returns to digest emerging COVID-related science and research. This week; the… Audio

How is New Zealand contributing to the urgent global quest for a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine? American vaccine expert Dr Fran Priddy recently joined The Malaghan Institute as Clinical Director… Audio