Measles

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Imported measles case confirmed in New Zealand (New Zealand Doctor Online)

“We ask anyone present at these exposure events to stay alert to symptoms of measles and check if they are immune. You should ring Healthline on 0800 611 116 if ...

If you are immunocompromised and have concerns that you may be a contact or were at any of the below exposure events, please contact Healthline or your doctor/GP. If you are unsure if you are immune and may have been exposed, you should talk to your doctor or phone Healthline. The most important thing that people can do to protect themselves is to ensure they and their Tamariki are immunised. “We ask anyone present at these exposure events to stay alert to symptoms of measles and check if they are immune. If you catch measles you're infectious four days before and until four days after the rash appears. The confirmed case is now isolating at home and contact tracing is underway.

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First measles case in Aotearoa since 2019 outbreak isolating at home (RNZ)

The MMR vaccine, which is used to immunise children against measles, mumps and rubella. Vaccination to prevent measles is safe and effective, the Ministry of ...

Vaccination is safe and effective." If you catch measles you're infectious four days before and until four days after the rash appears. The confirmed case is now isolating at home and contact tracing is underway. The most important thing that people can do to protect themselves is to ensure they and their tamariki are immunised. It is much more contagious than Covid-19, particularly amongst people who aren't immune,' Te Whatu Ora spokesperson Dr Nick Chamberlain said. These are followed by a blotchy rash.

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First imported measles case confirmed in New Zealand since 2019 ... (New Zealand Herald)

The first measles case in New Zealand since the 2019 outbreak visited Tauranga and Mount Maunganui. The person is an adult living in Auckland who was ...

These places are therefore not being publicised in the media to protect individual privacy. - Charter bus to Tauranga from That Weekend festival: February 5, 11pm to February 6, 12.30am - The General Cafe, Mount Maunganui: February 6 from 11am to 12.30pm. Vaccination is safe and effective.” - That Weekend festival: February 5 from 3.30pm to 11.30pm - Charter bus to That Weekend festival: February 5, 2.30pm

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Auckland measles case linked to music festival, hotels and ... (Newstalk ZB)

For the first time since the 2019 outbreak, a measles case has been confirmed in New Zealand. The potential exposure events include supermarkets, hotels an.

These are followed by a blotchy rash. - Charter bus to Tauranga from That Weekend festival: February 5, 11pm to February 6, 12.30am - That Weekend festival: February 5 from 3.30pm to 11.30pm

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New Zealand records first measles case since 2020 (The Canberra Times)

A festival headlined by Brisbane band The Veronicas has been listed as a potential exposure site as New...

Vaccination is safe and effective," he said. It is much more contagious than COVID-19, particularly amongst people who aren't immune," National Public Health Service director Nick Chamberlain said. Health New Zealand has also listed the That Weekend festival, held in the Waikato town of Tirau, on February 5 as a location of interest, as well as buses to and from the event.

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'We need to shut it down': New measles case raises concerns about ... (New Zealand Herald)

New Zealand's immunisation rate has fallen over the course of the Covid pandemic, raising concerns of a measles outbreak if a new case is not contained. New ...

“It is probably the most infectious disease that we ever encounter,” Baker said. In New Zealand, the two doses of the measles vaccine are offered free at 12 months and 15 months. The Omicron strain of Covid-19 was between 8 and 10. “We need to shut it down really quickly,” said Bryan Betty, medical director at the Royal NZ College of GPs. For Maori children, the rate is just 66 per cent. Coverage of 90 to 95 per cent is needed for herd immunity.

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A flood, a cyclone, and now measles (New Zealand Doctor Online)

You can only do what you can do when confronted by a dismal trifecta of flood, cyclone and potential measles outbreak, says Turuki Healthcare chief ...

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New Zealand records first measles case since 2020 (The Singleton Argus)

A festival headlined by Brisbane band The Veronicas has been listed as a potential exposure site as New...

Vaccination is safe and effective," he said. It is much more contagious than COVID-19, particularly amongst people who aren't immune," National Public Health Service director Nick Chamberlain said. Health New Zealand has also listed the That Weekend festival, held in the Waikato town of Tirau, on February 5 as a location of interest, as well as buses to and from the event.

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New Zealand records first measles case since 2020 (Newcastle Herald)

A festival headlined by Brisbane band The Veronicas has been listed as a potential exposure site as New...

Vaccination is safe and effective," he said. It is much more contagious than COVID-19, particularly amongst people who aren't immune," National Public Health Service director Nick Chamberlain said. Health New Zealand has also listed the That Weekend festival, held in the Waikato town of Tirau, on February 5 as a location of interest, as well as buses to and from the event.

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