An Otago University-educated international flu expert is warning public health officials not be complacent about new viruses that could spread from animals to humans.
The call comes after a health scare at Auckland Airport yesterday was sparked by a group of Japanese students who appeared to be suffering from flu-like symptoms on a flight from Tokyo.
The students were eventually allowed to clear customs but the handling of the incident has been criticised.
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The call comes after a health scare at Auckland Airport yesterday was sparked by a group of Japanese students who appeared to be suffering from flu-like symptoms on a flight from Tokyo.
The students were eventually allowed to clear customs but the handling of the incident has been criticised.
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