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On 20 May 2019 the Auckland Regional Public Health Service reported that there have now been 60 cases of measles in Auckland in 2019. Earlier in the year, the first cases were identified in West Auckland, but the outbreak has now spread across the city, with central Auckland also particularly affected.
Travel may increase an individual’s risk of exposure to measles virus, and facilitate the spread of disease to unvaccinated and susceptible populations. The travel consultation provides healthcare practitioners with a valuable opportunity to ensure individuals are protected against the measles virus. Consider vaccinating:
It should be confirmed that children have received their recommended doses of MMR at 12-13 months of age and again pre-school around 3 years 4 months. Consider vaccinating all unimmunised adults who have not had the disease themselves, particularly if they are going to be at higher risk. Two doses of MMR vaccine, at least one month apart, are required to give adequate protection.
For further information see Measles.