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#Measles - MMR vaccine is free for everyone under 18, and for adults eligible for funded healthcare in NZ.
📍 Patients can book through pharmacies, GPs, nurses, health providers or info.health.nz/bookavaccine
🔗 info.health.nz/measles
📞 Vaccination Helpline: 0800 28 29 26 (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5pm).
📍 Patients can book through pharmacies, GPs, nurses, health providers or info.health.nz/bookavaccine
🔗 info.health.nz/measles
📞 Vaccination Helpline: 0800 28 29 26 (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5pm).
🚨 Measles update: New case in Nelson, not linked to others.
If you were there 1-7 Nov, check locations of interest.
✅ MMR vaccine protects 99% of people.
😷 Sick? Stay home & call Healthline: 0800 611 116.
More info: tewhatuora.govt.nz/measles-outbreak-update-sunday-9-november-2025
If you were there 1-7 Nov, check locations of interest.
✅ MMR vaccine protects 99% of people.
😷 Sick? Stay home & call Healthline: 0800 611 116.
More info: tewhatuora.govt.nz/measles-outbreak-update-sunday-9-november-2025
November 9, 2025 at 4:28 AM
🚨 Measles update: New case in Nelson, not linked to others.
If you were there 1-7 Nov, check locations of interest.
✅ MMR vaccine protects 99% of people.
😷 Sick? Stay home & call Healthline: 0800 611 116.
More info: tewhatuora.govt.nz/measles-outbreak-update-sunday-9-november-2025
If you were there 1-7 Nov, check locations of interest.
✅ MMR vaccine protects 99% of people.
😷 Sick? Stay home & call Healthline: 0800 611 116.
More info: tewhatuora.govt.nz/measles-outbreak-update-sunday-9-november-2025
Measles outbreak update
No new measles cases today. Total confirmed cases remains at 17. All no longer infectious. The outbreak is still ongoing, and we are focused on stamping out further spread. An outbreak can only be declared over after 42 days with no new cases - so we’re not there yet.
No new measles cases today. Total confirmed cases remains at 17. All no longer infectious. The outbreak is still ongoing, and we are focused on stamping out further spread. An outbreak can only be declared over after 42 days with no new cases - so we’re not there yet.
November 6, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Measles outbreak update
No new measles cases today. Total confirmed cases remains at 17. All no longer infectious. The outbreak is still ongoing, and we are focused on stamping out further spread. An outbreak can only be declared over after 42 days with no new cases - so we’re not there yet.
No new measles cases today. Total confirmed cases remains at 17. All no longer infectious. The outbreak is still ongoing, and we are focused on stamping out further spread. An outbreak can only be declared over after 42 days with no new cases - so we’re not there yet.
💻Online hui about #measles for Deaf and disabled people, their whānau, carers, support services, about the measles outbreak. Link to event details: facebook.com/share/1CJX5y15DT/
NZSL interpreters will be provided. 👍 Info on measles in alternate formats/NZSL: info.health.nz/measles.
NZSL interpreters will be provided. 👍 Info on measles in alternate formats/NZSL: info.health.nz/measles.
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
💻Online hui about #measles for Deaf and disabled people, their whānau, carers, support services, about the measles outbreak. Link to event details: facebook.com/share/1CJX5y15DT/
NZSL interpreters will be provided. 👍 Info on measles in alternate formats/NZSL: info.health.nz/measles.
NZSL interpreters will be provided. 👍 Info on measles in alternate formats/NZSL: info.health.nz/measles.
Health providers! Keen to support this week's Measles Immunisation Week? Here's info and stuff you can use for the week 👇🏾
www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/diseases-and-conditions/measles/national-measles-immunisation-week-3-to-7-november-2025
www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/diseases-and-conditions/measles/national-measles-immunisation-week-3-to-7-november-2025
Measles Immunisation Week (3 to 7 November 2025) - Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
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November 4, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Health providers! Keen to support this week's Measles Immunisation Week? Here's info and stuff you can use for the week 👇🏾
www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/diseases-and-conditions/measles/national-measles-immunisation-week-3-to-7-november-2025
www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/diseases-and-conditions/measles/national-measles-immunisation-week-3-to-7-november-2025
Not sure of your measles immunity? Try our immunity checker: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles-immunity#checking-if-you-are-immune-to-measles-12096 That page also has tips to find out your status such as checking My Health Record or asking your doctor.
November 4, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Not sure of your measles immunity? Try our immunity checker: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles-immunity#checking-if-you-are-immune-to-measles-12096 That page also has tips to find out your status such as checking My Health Record or asking your doctor.
There are no new measles cases today. The number of known measles cases nationally remains at 17, of whom 12 are no longer infectious. We will continue to publish updates when new information becomes available.
November 4, 2025 at 2:28 AM
There are no new measles cases today. The number of known measles cases nationally remains at 17, of whom 12 are no longer infectious. We will continue to publish updates when new information becomes available.
There are no new cases of measles today. The number of known measles cases nationally remains at 17, 12 of whom are no longer infectious.
Health New Zealand continues to investigate any unlinked cases, and we expect to have more information in the coming days. www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-in...
Health New Zealand continues to investigate any unlinked cases, and we expect to have more information in the coming days. www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-in...
Measles outbreak update - Monday 3 November 2025 - Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
Building the future of health
www.tewhatuora.govt.nz
November 3, 2025 at 4:37 AM
There are no new cases of measles today. The number of known measles cases nationally remains at 17, 12 of whom are no longer infectious.
Health New Zealand continues to investigate any unlinked cases, and we expect to have more information in the coming days. www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-in...
Health New Zealand continues to investigate any unlinked cases, and we expect to have more information in the coming days. www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-in...
Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide 99% of people with protection against measles. Check if you're fully immunised and if not, book with your usual health provider, or lots of pharmacies can do MMR vaccination. Or book online: bookmyvaccine.health.nz
bookmyvaccine.health.nz
November 3, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide 99% of people with protection against measles. Check if you're fully immunised and if not, book with your usual health provider, or lots of pharmacies can do MMR vaccination. Or book online: bookmyvaccine.health.nz
It’s Measles Immunisation Week! 🛡️
📲 Visit info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics for pop up clinics near you where you can get your MMR vaccination.
You can also check healthpoint.co.nz.
Another option is to book online: info.health.nz/bookavaccine
📲 Visit info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics for pop up clinics near you where you can get your MMR vaccination.
You can also check healthpoint.co.nz.
Another option is to book online: info.health.nz/bookavaccine
November 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
It’s Measles Immunisation Week! 🛡️
📲 Visit info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics for pop up clinics near you where you can get your MMR vaccination.
You can also check healthpoint.co.nz.
Another option is to book online: info.health.nz/bookavaccine
📲 Visit info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics for pop up clinics near you where you can get your MMR vaccination.
You can also check healthpoint.co.nz.
Another option is to book online: info.health.nz/bookavaccine
Measles update - Today we’re confirming one new case of measles in the Auckland region, bringing the total number of known cases nationally to 17. Stay up to date: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles
November 2, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Measles update - Today we’re confirming one new case of measles in the Auckland region, bringing the total number of known cases nationally to 17. Stay up to date: info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles
Two new measles cases confirmed in Wellington. Total cases now 16. ℹ️ Stay informed and check for updates on locations of interest: spr.ly/633277Hg1x
November 1, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Two new measles cases confirmed in Wellington. Total cases now 16. ℹ️ Stay informed and check for updates on locations of interest: spr.ly/633277Hg1x
Measles update - Auckland region
One additional case of measles confirmed, bringing the total number of known cases to 14. This latest case was at Auckland Grammar School during their infectious period on Friday 24 October.
ℹ️ info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles
One additional case of measles confirmed, bringing the total number of known cases to 14. This latest case was at Auckland Grammar School during their infectious period on Friday 24 October.
ℹ️ info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles
October 31, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Measles update - Auckland region
One additional case of measles confirmed, bringing the total number of known cases to 14. This latest case was at Auckland Grammar School during their infectious period on Friday 24 October.
ℹ️ info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles
One additional case of measles confirmed, bringing the total number of known cases to 14. This latest case was at Auckland Grammar School during their infectious period on Friday 24 October.
ℹ️ info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles
🚨 Measles Update: Two new cases confirmed today. This brings our total to 13 cases in the current response. Our contact tracing is moving fast, and we're urgently working to identify new locations of interest. The best protection is the MMR vaccine. Book today: spr.ly/6332371DCf
October 30, 2025 at 4:26 AM
🚨 Measles Update: Two new cases confirmed today. This brings our total to 13 cases in the current response. Our contact tracing is moving fast, and we're urgently working to identify new locations of interest. The best protection is the MMR vaccine. Book today: spr.ly/6332371DCf
Is it measles or chickenpox? With measles spreading in NZ, it’s important to know the difference.
Sometimes, measles is mixed up with chickenpox, but they are two very different illnesses, with measles being more severe.
Both illnesses have vaccines. Check you’re up-to-date.
Sometimes, measles is mixed up with chickenpox, but they are two very different illnesses, with measles being more severe.
Both illnesses have vaccines. Check you’re up-to-date.
October 30, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Is it measles or chickenpox? With measles spreading in NZ, it’s important to know the difference.
Sometimes, measles is mixed up with chickenpox, but they are two very different illnesses, with measles being more severe.
Both illnesses have vaccines. Check you’re up-to-date.
Sometimes, measles is mixed up with chickenpox, but they are two very different illnesses, with measles being more severe.
Both illnesses have vaccines. Check you’re up-to-date.
Measles update. Confirming one new case in Wellington. Total known - 11 cases nationwide. Locations of interest: spr.ly/6332978swV. Symptomatic? Stay home & call Healthline - 0800 611 116.
October 28, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Measles update. Confirming one new case in Wellington. Total known - 11 cases nationwide. Locations of interest: spr.ly/6332978swV. Symptomatic? Stay home & call Healthline - 0800 611 116.
Measles outbreak update.
2 new cases confirmed over long weekend. Total now 10 nationwide. 3 in Wgtn. New locations of interest - Wgtn College & Wgtn Girls’ College.
Stay home if unwell & call Healthline.
Check immunity: info.health.nz/measles-immu....
Book vaccine: info.health.nz/bookavaccine
2 new cases confirmed over long weekend. Total now 10 nationwide. 3 in Wgtn. New locations of interest - Wgtn College & Wgtn Girls’ College.
Stay home if unwell & call Healthline.
Check immunity: info.health.nz/measles-immu....
Book vaccine: info.health.nz/bookavaccine
October 27, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Measles outbreak update.
2 new cases confirmed over long weekend. Total now 10 nationwide. 3 in Wgtn. New locations of interest - Wgtn College & Wgtn Girls’ College.
Stay home if unwell & call Healthline.
Check immunity: info.health.nz/measles-immu....
Book vaccine: info.health.nz/bookavaccine
2 new cases confirmed over long weekend. Total now 10 nationwide. 3 in Wgtn. New locations of interest - Wgtn College & Wgtn Girls’ College.
Stay home if unwell & call Healthline.
Check immunity: info.health.nz/measles-immu....
Book vaccine: info.health.nz/bookavaccine
Two more cases of #measles today. We urge vigilance over long weekend. Stay home if unwell, check locations of interest, call Healthline if symptomatic. tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-information/news-and-updates/measles-cases-and-exposures-continue-to-escalate
October 24, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Two more cases of #measles today. We urge vigilance over long weekend. Stay home if unwell, check locations of interest, call Healthline if symptomatic. tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-information/news-and-updates/measles-cases-and-exposures-continue-to-escalate
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🩺 Travelling overseas? Measles risk is up in many countries & NZ.
Check your MMR vaccination status before you go— it is free for many New Zealanders.
Measles is highly contagious & can cause serious illness.
Protect yourself & others: get vaccinated before you travel.
Check your MMR vaccination status before you go— it is free for many New Zealanders.
Measles is highly contagious & can cause serious illness.
Protect yourself & others: get vaccinated before you travel.
SafeTravel
Official advice for New Zealanders living and travelling overseas.
safetravel.govt.nz
October 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
🩺 Travelling overseas? Measles risk is up in many countries & NZ.
Check your MMR vaccination status before you go— it is free for many New Zealanders.
Measles is highly contagious & can cause serious illness.
Protect yourself & others: get vaccinated before you travel.
Check your MMR vaccination status before you go— it is free for many New Zealanders.
Measles is highly contagious & can cause serious illness.
Protect yourself & others: get vaccinated before you travel.
New Zealand nationwide public health alerts are available anytime at info.health.nz/health-alerts - your go-to source for updates on health risks, outbreaks, and safety advice.
Bookmark it now so you’re always in the know. 🔗
Bookmark it now so you’re always in the know. 🔗
October 24, 2025 at 1:26 AM
New Zealand nationwide public health alerts are available anytime at info.health.nz/health-alerts - your go-to source for updates on health risks, outbreaks, and safety advice.
Bookmark it now so you’re always in the know. 🔗
Bookmark it now so you’re always in the know. 🔗
We have confirmed two new #measles cases in NZ today, with a Cook Strait ferry among listed exposure locations.
Check your immunisation status (you need 2 doses of MMR). Book a vaccine: bookmyvaccine.nz
Full details and exposure locations: tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-in...
Check your immunisation status (you need 2 doses of MMR). Book a vaccine: bookmyvaccine.nz
Full details and exposure locations: tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-in...
October 23, 2025 at 5:22 AM
We have confirmed two new #measles cases in NZ today, with a Cook Strait ferry among listed exposure locations.
Check your immunisation status (you need 2 doses of MMR). Book a vaccine: bookmyvaccine.nz
Full details and exposure locations: tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-in...
Check your immunisation status (you need 2 doses of MMR). Book a vaccine: bookmyvaccine.nz
Full details and exposure locations: tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-in...
#Reminder Health worker strikes are planned for 23 October - 7am, 24 October.
Find the right care for you and your family: spr.ly/63326A44Mq
Find the right care for you and your family: spr.ly/63326A44Mq
October 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#Reminder Health worker strikes are planned for 23 October - 7am, 24 October.
Find the right care for you and your family: spr.ly/63326A44Mq
Find the right care for you and your family: spr.ly/63326A44Mq
Measles update. 3 new cases: 2 in Manawatū, 1 in Nelson (2 are children).
✅ Get 2 MMR doses or check you've had.
📞 Symptoms? Call 0800 611 116.
More: tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-information/news-and-updates/escalated-national-risk-of-measles-following-confirmation-of-cases-in-multiple-regions
✅ Get 2 MMR doses or check you've had.
📞 Symptoms? Call 0800 611 116.
More: tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-information/news-and-updates/escalated-national-risk-of-measles-following-confirmation-of-cases-in-multiple-regions
October 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Measles update. 3 new cases: 2 in Manawatū, 1 in Nelson (2 are children).
✅ Get 2 MMR doses or check you've had.
📞 Symptoms? Call 0800 611 116.
More: tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-information/news-and-updates/escalated-national-risk-of-measles-following-confirmation-of-cases-in-multiple-regions
✅ Get 2 MMR doses or check you've had.
📞 Symptoms? Call 0800 611 116.
More: tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-information/news-and-updates/escalated-national-risk-of-measles-following-confirmation-of-cases-in-multiple-regions
On Wednesday this week, the age of eligibility for free breast screening officially extended. 🎉
Visit timetobreastscreen.nz for more information on screening or call 0800 270 200 for free. Give your breasts some screen time! 💙
Media release: beehive.govt.nz/release/nati...
Visit timetobreastscreen.nz for more information on screening or call 0800 270 200 for free. Give your breasts some screen time! 💙
Media release: beehive.govt.nz/release/nati...
October 17, 2025 at 3:21 AM
On Wednesday this week, the age of eligibility for free breast screening officially extended. 🎉
Visit timetobreastscreen.nz for more information on screening or call 0800 270 200 for free. Give your breasts some screen time! 💙
Media release: beehive.govt.nz/release/nati...
Visit timetobreastscreen.nz for more information on screening or call 0800 270 200 for free. Give your breasts some screen time! 💙
Media release: beehive.govt.nz/release/nati...
People in Northland, Auckland and the South Island can now access free bowel screening from the age of 58. Those turning 58 or 59, or who are already 58 or 59 in those areas don’t need to do anything. They will be mailed their kit near their next birthday.
More info: spr.ly/63320AS5U0
More info: spr.ly/63320AS5U0
October 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
People in Northland, Auckland and the South Island can now access free bowel screening from the age of 58. Those turning 58 or 59, or who are already 58 or 59 in those areas don’t need to do anything. They will be mailed their kit near their next birthday.
More info: spr.ly/63320AS5U0
More info: spr.ly/63320AS5U0
Keep tabs on ur tackle. It could save ur life.
Check testicles:
🥎 Squeeze for lumps
🥎 Feel tubes at back
🥎 Lumps? Get checked.
Testicular cancer may not cause symptoms early on but can include a painless lump, swelling, size/shape change. info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/cancer/testicular-cancer
Check testicles:
🥎 Squeeze for lumps
🥎 Feel tubes at back
🥎 Lumps? Get checked.
Testicular cancer may not cause symptoms early on but can include a painless lump, swelling, size/shape change. info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/cancer/testicular-cancer
October 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Keep tabs on ur tackle. It could save ur life.
Check testicles:
🥎 Squeeze for lumps
🥎 Feel tubes at back
🥎 Lumps? Get checked.
Testicular cancer may not cause symptoms early on but can include a painless lump, swelling, size/shape change. info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/cancer/testicular-cancer
Check testicles:
🥎 Squeeze for lumps
🥎 Feel tubes at back
🥎 Lumps? Get checked.
Testicular cancer may not cause symptoms early on but can include a painless lump, swelling, size/shape change. info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/cancer/testicular-cancer