Measles Advisory

Measles is circulating and is very contagious. Measles is now in Northland, Auckland, Manawatu, Nelson, and Wellington, and we expect further cases across New Zealand.

Watch out for symptoms – fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes, and a blotchy rash:

Anyone with measles symptoms must stay at home and should seek urgent advice by ringing their doctor or Healthline on 0800 611 116. 

Anyone who is closely exposed to a measles case must stay at home. 

Heath New Zealand will provide individuals with advice on a case-by-case basis (including when they can leave quarantine at home).

Health New Zealand is actively working with the schools that currently have measles cases.

People are considered immune to measles after having two doses of a measles vaccine from 12 months or older, or if they have had measles before. 

For more information on measles immunity visit:

Measles immunity – Health New Zealand

We strongly encourage families and whānau to check their own and their child/children’s immunisation status through My Health Record:

My Health Record – Health New Zealand 

Anyone born between 1969 and 2004 may have received only one vaccine dose and may not be fully protected. It’s safe to get extra doses. 

A free vaccine can be booked online or via the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 28 29 26.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you have NOT provided our Office with your child's immunisation documents, please do so urgently.

If we don't hold your child's immunisation certificates and there is a measles case at WHS, your child would be required to stay home.

Thanks for your understanding and support.