Measles information

• Measles is circulating and is very contagious. There is now measles in Northland, Auckland, Manawatu, Nelson and Wellington, and we expect further cases across New Zealand.

• Watch out for symptoms – fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes, and a blotchy rash:

Measles– Health New Zealand 

• Anyone with measles symptoms must stay at home and should seek urgent advice by ringing their doctor or Healthline on 0800 611 116. 

• Anyone who is closely exposed to a measles case must stay at home. Heath New Zealand will provide individuals with advice on a case-by-case basis (including when they can leave quarantine at home).

• People are considered immune to measles after having two doses of a measles vaccine from 12 months or older, or if you have had measles before. For more information on measles immunity visit:

Measlesimmunity – Health New Zealand

• Encourage families and whānau to check their own and their child/childrens’ immunisation status through My Health Record: