MEASLES

Measles is a highly contagious disease that can be life threatening. Measles can spread easily to unimmunised people at large events, like Zespri AIMS Games. Immunisation is your best protection against Measles. 

Measles outbreaks are present in a number of countries overseas and Aotearoa New Zealand is at high risk of a measles outbreak.

Find out more about the symptoms of measles, what to do if you develop symptoms of measles and ways to protect against measles at Measles | Toi Te Ora Public Health.

You can find more information about immunisation against measles here.