Stay vigilant e te whānau – measles is on the move.
With many whānau having travelled over the long weekend, now’s a good time to stay alert and help stop the spread of measles.
If you or your whānau have measles symptoms – such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes or a rash – please stay home and phone ahead before visiting your doctor or health provider. This helps protect others.
📞 You can also call Healthline for free anytime on 0800 611 116 for any pātai or concerns.
Protect yourself and your whānau:
✔️ Two doses of the MMR vaccine after 12 months of age protects 99% of people against measles.
✔️ The MMR vaccine is safe and free for anyone under 18 years old, and for adults eligible for free healthcare.
✔️You can book your vaccine with your pharmacy, doctor, nurse, or Hauora Māori or Pacific health provider. You can find your nearest immunisation clinic here: https://info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics
🌏 Locations of interest will be updated as they become available:
https://info.health.nz/…/measles-locations-of-interest…
ℹ️ For info on checking if you’re fully protected, visit:
https://info.health.nz/…/infectio…/about-measles/measles
or call the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 282 926.
Kia noho haumaru, whānau – let’s look after one another and keep our communities safe.
