Measles 2025

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Measles Outbreak 2025

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) can confirm one new measles case has been identified in the Queenstown area (Monday 29September) following recent travel. This is not linked to the cases identified in the Bay of Islands in Northland.

Current Locations of Interest are published as they are available on the info.health website: Measles: Locations of interest in Aotearoa New Zealand

We advise protection against measle as it a very serious disease.

If you were born between 1969 and 2004 you might not be fully protected against measles.

MMR vaccine is free for everyone in New Zealand under the age of 18, regardless of a person's immigration status. For those aged 18 and over, the MMR vaccine is free if the person is eligible for funded healthcare in New Zealand.

Check everyone in your family had had two measles vaccines after the age of 12 months click HERE to check if you are immune.

For more information on measles, immunity, the vaccine and what to do if you are not immune click HERE


Video from Dr Hina Lutui about the measles vaccine

https://youtu.be/FgKscEDAmH0

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  • Our large team of doctors and nurse practitioners means high availability at short notice
  • Subsidised fees for consultations in pre-booked appointments
  • Discounted fees for our After Hours & Urgent Care clinic
  • Children under 14 years old are entitled to free consultations
  • Shorter than national average wait times in After Hours & Urgent Care
  • 3 practice locations across Queenstown

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As an enrolled patient, you can be seen at any of our three clinics located centrally in Queenstown, Jack's Point and Remarkables Park.  

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