Helen Petousis-Harris
Associate Professor Helen Petousis-Harris is a vaccinologist at the University of Auckland, recognized for her work on vaccine safety and efficacy. She has been instrumental in advocating for Covid-19 vaccinations and understanding their role in mitigating severe illness during the pandemic.
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Helen Petousis-Harris criticized the handling of the measles outbreak in Samoa.
‘We learned the hard way’: Samoa remembers a deadly measles outbreak and a visit from RFK Jr | Pacific islands
United Kingdom· 2026-02-07
Helen Petousis-Harris is an associate professor at the University of Auckland and co-director of the Global Vaccine Data Network.
Slash & burn: How Trump’s health and science cuts are hitting home in NZ
New Zealand· 2025-09-30
Helen Petousis-Harris, a vaccinologist, stated that the claims made by the Trump administration are a 'load of nonsense'.
Trump claims paracetamol in pregnancy linked to autism, experts reject linkNew Zealand· 2025-09-22
Helen Petousis-Harris is a vaccinologist who established the Global Vaccine Data Network and spoke about the impact of funding cuts on vaccine research.
Global study on Covid vaccine safety falls victim to Trump cuts | HealthUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-24
Associate Professor Helen Petousis-Harris pointed out that protection from the vaccine still waned over six months.
Covid-19 in NZ: Five years, five big unanswered questionsNew Zealand· 2025-02-27
