Measles outbreaks continue to be a concerns across New Zealand. Please read on for information and support provided by the Ministry of Health for all schools in Auckland.

Please vaccinate your child or young person if they have had one measles MMR vaccine. It is free at your GP. 

Students in a class with someone who has had measles will be asked to stay at home for one to two weeks, if they have had no MMR vaccinations. 

Students with one or more MMR vaccination can still attend school. 

Check your child's immunisation records in their Well Child / Tamariki book or ring your GP clinic. 

Tell your GP or after hours clinic if you suspect measles before you arrive so you don't infect others. 

Symptoms - cough, runny nose, fever, sore red eyes, then a rash. 

More information can be found at - arphs.health.nz/measles