01/11/2025
🛑 High risk of a measles outbreak in NZ 🛑
New Zealand has already had confirmed measles cases — and numbers are rising.
We do not have high enough immunity in the community to stop this from spreading.
We need 95% of people fully immunised to help protect those who cannot receive the vaccine.
Who needs a dose?
Born 1969–1990
👉 Most people in this age group only had ONE MMR dose as a child — and 1 dose is not enough for strong immunity.
❗️Get your vaccine now - this is FREE during the outbreak period
Born before 1969
Likely exposed naturally → generally considered immune - (no action needed)
Born 1990–now
Most will have had two childhood doses already.
✅ Check your Plunket / Well-Child book or health record.
❗ If you’ve only had ONE MMR, you need another. This dose is FREE.
How effective is MMR?
• After 1 dose → ~95% protection
• After 2 doses → ~99% protection
If you are unsure or can’t find your records — it is safe to vaccinate again.
Come and have a chat to our pharmacist to see if you need the MMR vaccine.