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Protect your family from measles
Measles is a serious illness – getting immunised can help keep you, your family and your community safe. Read more
Measles
The Ministry of Health is advising the public and health professionals to watch out for the symptoms of measles in light of the current outbreak in the greater Auckland region, and cases elsewhere in the country.
Latest situation
- Measles updates – includes weekly situation updates and case numbers, primary care updates (GP faxes), information for schools and early childhood education centres, recent flight information/alerts, and media releases.
Frequently asked questions
More information and advice
Measles is a serious and highly contagious illness, which can affect adults as well as children. For more information on measles, including how to protect yourself and others, go to the YourHealth consumer section.
If you think you or someone in your family might have symptoms of measles, please phone your doctor or call Healthline 0800 611 116 for advice. It is important to call first to help prevent the spread of measles.
In this section
- Updates on the 2011 measles outbreak in New Zealand, including weekly updates, primary care updates, schools and early childhood education centres, flight information/alerts, and media releases. Read more
Page last updated: 01 December 2011
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