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Measles in New Zealand (Update 1)

04 July 2011

An outbreak of measles has been reported from Auckland. The Public Health Service has recorded 39 confirmed cases of measles, 9 of which have been locally acquired following importation of the infection. Immunisation is being planned in order to halt the spread of infection.

Advice for Travellers

It should be confirmed that children have received their recommended doses of MMR at 12-15 months of age and again pre-school around 3 years 6 months, while unimmunised adults who have not had the disease themselves may consider vaccination if thought to be at risk. Two doses of MMR vaccine are required to give adequate protection.