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Fourth case of measles confirmed in Wairarapa
A fourth case of measles has been identified in Wairarapa. (File photo)
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A
fourth case of measles
linked to overseas travel has been confirmed in Wairarapa.
Health NZ said the latest person who had fallen ill had been isolating to prevent any spread of the disease.
Anyone who visited the Masterton Pak'N Save and the Carterton Library from 1 July to 3 July, should monitor for measles symptoms such as high fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes or a rash that spreads down the body, it said.
Medical Officer of Health Dr Craig Thornley was urging any Wairarapa locals who weren't immunised or who hadn't previously had measles, to get vaccinated.
"This includes anyone who may be planning to head overseas in the near future, given there are outbreaks happening in many popular travel destinations such as the US, Canada, the UK, Vietnam, Thailand and India.
"Similarly, anyone who has recently returned from an overseas trip, should be watchful for measles symptoms."
Thornley said the latest case was a reminider that it was still important for everyone to be fully vaccinated by having two doses of the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine after 12 months of age.
He said there were a number of pharmacies across Wairarapa that could provide vaccinations.
There was also a drop-in clinic at Masterton Intermediate School Dental Clinic which ran every Thursday from 3pm to 6pm.
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