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Health Controversy: Seymour's Immunity Tests Spark Safety Concerns

11/2/2025

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Acting Prime Minister David Seymour organized a media event at Auckland Grammar School.
About 300 students and teachers were undergoing measles immunity tests.
Labour's health spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall condemned Seymour's actions, saying they showed poor judgment and risked spreading the disease.
The event followed a measles case identified at the school, raising concerns about public safety during testing.

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Acting Prime Minister David Seymour organized a media event at Auckland Grammar School.
About 300 students and teachers were undergoing measles immunity tests.
Labour's health spokeswoman Ayesha Verrall condemned Seymour's actions, saying they showed poor judgment and risked spreading the disease.
The event followed a measles case identified at the school, raising concerns about public safety during testing.