Measles is a highly infectious disease and can spread easily amongĀ people who are not immune.
3 Nov 2025: There are no reported measles cases in Canterbury at present.
For more info:
https://info.health.nz/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/measles-mumps-and-rubella-mmr-vaccine
Call the Vaccine Helpline: 0800 28 29 26
Do I need a measles vaccination?
ā70 years or older: People aged in their 70s and older do not need an MMR vaccine
Mid-50s and 60s: People born before 1969 do not need an MMR vaccine
Those aged in their mid-50s and in their 60s are very unlikely to need a vaccine, but it can be considered if necessary, e.g. travelling to high-risk countries
Adults up to mid-50s: People aged younger than mid-50s need MMR if they do not have a clear record of two doses of measles-containing vaccine or confirmed measles. Two doses, at least 4 weeks apart
Childhood: Two scheduled MMR doses should be given at 12 months and 15 months of age. Children who have not received two documented doses can be offered catch-up doses, given at least 4 weeks apart. If a child receives an MMR0 dose before 12 months of age, they still require the two scheduled doses at 12 months and 15 months
Overseas vaccine records: It is important to check vaccine history for children vaccinated overseas to ensure any missing MMR vaccines are offered as part of a priority infant and child catch-up vaccination programme.
For more info:
https://info.health.nz/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/measles-mumps-and-rubella-mmr-vaccine