29/10/2025
Keep informed whānau, it’s happening now.
Measles is spreading in Aotearoa. Dr Mamaeroa David shares what you need to know to protect yourself and your whānau/family.
✅ Check locations of interest: http://spr.ly/61837DF7Z
✅ Check if you're immunised against measles: http://spr.ly/61847DF7w
✅ If you are not protected, get immunised. To be protected, you need two doses of the MMR vaccine after 12 months of age. If you are not sure if you have had two doses, it's safe for most to have an additional dose. Book at http://spr.ly/61857DF7b
✅ If you think you might have measles, call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free, 24/7 - they will advise you on what to do.
🤧 Measles starts with a cough, runny nose and sore red eyes. A rash follows. This begins on the face and develops down the body. You can look at photos of measles rash here: http://spr.ly/61867DF7j
‼️ Measles is a serious and very contagious illness. Complications can include pneumonia, brain swelling, hearing loss. In NZ's 2019 measles epidemic, 1 in 3 people with measles needed hospital care. Children are most at risk, especially those under 12 months of age - to protect babies and young children we need as many people immunised as possible.
If you have any questions about the MMR vaccine, talk to your usual health provider, or call the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 28 29 26.
Kia mataara, kia haumaru te noho e te whānau!
