Measles Prevention
What You Need to Know About Measles
Measles is a serious and highly contagious illness that can affect individuals of all ages, including babies, children, and adults. If you or your family have symptoms, please stay home and seek medical advice.
📞 Call ahead before visiting your doctor or hauora provider so they can take steps to protect others.
You can also call Healthline for free any time on 0800 611 116.Measles Symptoms to Look Out For:
- High fever (over 38°C)
- Cough, runny nose, and sore red eyes
- Rash that starts on the face and spreads down the body, lasting up to a week.
Protection for you and your family
Protecting Yourself and Your 'Āiga, Famili, Kāiga, Kōpū tāngata, Magafaoa, Matavuvale, Wantoks, Whānau
The best protection against measles is the MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella). Two doses after 12 months of age offer strong protection.
✅ The MMR vaccine is free for anyone aged 18 and under, as well as for those eligible for free healthcare.
You can get vaccinated at your pharmacy, doctor's office, nurse's office, or Pacific or Hauora provider.📍 Find a vaccination site near you: 🔗 info. health.nz/bookavaccine
Check Your Immunisation Status
Need Help Checking Your Immunisation Status?
Contact us on info@informationnz.org.nz or
Visit 🔗 info.health.nz/measles or call the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 28 29 26
(Monday to Friday, 8.30 am–5 pm).
Interpreters are available, and you can speak with a Māori advisor, disability advisor, or use NZ Relay.Flu Season – Key Messages for Our Community
Stay Protected This Flu Season
Flu can spread quickly through families, workplaces, churches, and community gatherings. Getting your flu vaccination is one of the best ways to keep yourself — and the people you love — safe.
Why the Flu Vaccine Matters
- It helps protect you from getting seriously unwell
- It reduces the spread of flu in homes, schools, and workplaces
- It protects pēpi, older adults, pregnant people, and those with long‑term conditions
- It helps keep our health system running during winter
Who Should Get Vaccinated
Flu vaccination is especially important for:
- Older adults
- Pregnant people
- Children under 5
- People with long‑term health conditions
- Māori and Pacific families
- Anyone who works closely with others
It’s Safe, Quick, and Easy
The flu vaccine cannot give you the flu.Most people only experience a sore arm or mild tiredness for a day or two.
Protecting Your Aiga, Whānau, and Community
When you get vaccinated, you’re not just protecting yourself — you’re helping protect your family, your church, your workplace, and your wider community.
Where to Get Your Flu Vaccine
You can get your flu vaccination at:
- Your GP or usual health provider
- Pharmacies
- InformationNZ community pop‑up clinic
Vaccinations for Babies (0–24 Months)
The first two years of life are when babies need the most protection. Their immune systems are still developing, and vaccinations help keep them safe from serious illnesses that can spread quickly in homes, early learning centres, and wider whānau and aiga networks.
Why Early Vaccination Matters
- Protects babies from serious diseases like measles, whooping cough, and pneumococcal infections
- Helps build strong immunity during the most vulnerable stage of life
- Keeps the whole family safer — especially newborns, siblings, and grandparents
- Prevents outbreaks in childcare, playgroups, and community spaces
When Babies Get Their Vaccines
Vaccinations are recommended at: 6 weeks, 3 months, 5 months, 12 months, 15 months, and 4 years (Your nurse or GP will guide you through each step.)
It’s Safe and Well‑Tested
Vaccines used in Aotearoa are carefully tested and monitored. Most babies only experience a sore leg or mild fussiness for a short time.
If You’ve Missed a Visit — It’s OK
You can catch up at any time.Our nurses can check your child’s vaccination record and help you get back on track.
Where You Can Get Baby Vaccinations
Your GP or usual health provider
Local pharmacies (for some vaccines)
InformationNZ Friday Clinic – 10 Scott Court, Stokes Valley
We’re here to make it easy, friendly, and stress‑free for parents and caregivers.
Emergency and Outbreak Preparedness
🛡️ Stay ready. Stay safe. Protection is better than cure. 🛡️
Emergencies and outbreaks can happen anytime — measles, natural disasters, unexpected disruptions. Let’s prepare together:
Get vaccinated and keep records up to date
Know where to access trusted health services
Have a household plan: who to call, where to go
Support kaumātua, children, and those with health conditions
Stay connected through churches, community hubs, and local champions📍 Clinics and education sessions are rolling out across Lower Hutt, Naenae, Wainuiomata, Berhampore, and more. Reach out if your group wants a tailored workshop or resource pack.
Together, we protect our whānau.
Useful Contacts
Healthline: 0800611 -116
Emergency Services: (Police, Ambulance, Fire): 111