Recent measles cases linked to overseas travel have been reported in Te Tai Tokerau and Queenstown.

Cases were active in the community while infectious and there is a risk of measles circulating there, and more widely in Aotearoa.
 
Key Points to Consider:

• Measles is very contagious and can make people of any age very sick.

• Watch for measles symptoms – fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes and a blotchy rash. 

Measles: Locations of interest in Aotearoa New Zealand – Health New Zealand

• If anyone in your whānau has measles symptoms keep them home and contact a doctor or Healthline urgently on 0800 611 116.

• Vaccination is the best protection from measles. Check all whānau are immunised. 

Measles immunity – Health New Zealand
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine – Health New Zealand

• Anyone closely exposed to measles who has not received two MMR vaccinations cannot attend their school / kura for at least eight days.