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NZ Herald
13-05-2025
- Health
- NZ Herald
NZ child immunisation rates climb, Govt urged to address community disparities
'What we're seeing for some of our Māori communities is around 35% immunisation coverage and 44% for some of our Pacific communities. 'This is really concerning because after the 2019 outbreak of measles in Samoa, we saw over 80 people die. Even more tragically, they were mostly children under the age of four. 'I think one thing that we could really do better as a nation is have Government funding that really backs community leaders who are trusted within that community, who can help share the right information, in the right way. 'We saw this during Covid. The more work we did in this, the more investment we made, the higher those immunisation rates got. 'We actually saw for a while there Pacific communities leading the rates in terms of New Zealand vaccinations against Covid,' she said. Netzler said the reasons why some rates are so low are complex. " One of the real battles we have is misinformation and disinformation all about vaccines, but particularly about MMR. 'I think what's really important is that we get more funding from the Government to make sure that we can have community-led initiatives. 'We see a lot of access barriers in our harder-to-reach communities, but we also see some real champions. We see cases like the Moko Van in Te Tai Tokerau, which is taking the vaccine out to people who can't get to a clinic, which is really encouraging,' she said. Auckland case The country remains on high alert after an Auckland ferry worker tested positive for measles. They were infectious while on board 11 Fullers360 sailings on May 5, at a Kelston supermarket, and the Downtown car park on Customs St. Twenty-two staff at Woolworths Kelston were exposed and identified as close contacts. On May 7, they were at Unichem New Lynn and Pak'n Save Mt Albert. The marine crew member had recently travelled to Asia, but they weren't infectious on their flight home. Anyone at these locations at these times needs to check they have immunity to measles. You are considered immune to measles if you have proof of two doses of the MMR vaccine. People born before 1969 or who have evidence of having measles previously are also considered immune. Listen to the full episode You can follow the podcast at iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
1News
13-05-2025
- Health
- 1News
Auckland measles case: Two new locations of interest identified
Two more locations of interest have been revealed by Health New Zealand after a case of measles was identified in Auckland. Several locations of interest were named yesterday, including multiple ferry journeys and Woolworths Kelston. The case was linked to overseas travel, with Fullers360 confirming it was a member of its marine crew. In a statement this afternoon, Health NZ revealed an Auckland pharmacy and a second supermarket as places the person visited while infectious. The details of the new locations were the Unichem pharmacy in New Lynn on May 7 between 9am and 10.30am, and the Mount Albert Pak'nSave on May 7 between 10am and 11.45am. Anyone at these locations at these times was considered a close contact. Health NZ urged those people to check whether they had been vaccinated against measles. Measles is highly infectious and up to 90% of non-immunised people would be infected when exposed. Health NZ protection clinical director Dr Susan Jack said measles was a "serious and highly infectious illness" which could affect adults as well as children or babies. "The MMR vaccine is the only thing that prevents measles."
NZ Herald
12-05-2025
- Health
- NZ Herald
Auckland measles case: New supermarket, chemist identified as locations of interest
'You are considered immune to measles if you have proof of two doses of the MMR vaccine. People born before 1969 or who have evidence confirming measles previously are also considered immune.' The locations of interest across Auckland A Fullers360 spokesperson confirmed the infected person was a marine crew member. The ferry worker had recently travelled to Asia, where it is believed they contracted the virus, but they were not infectious during their flight home. The infected person had visited several public locations in Auckland while they were infectious. 'We are actively working with Health NZ and are following their guidance and protocols to ensure all necessary steps are being taken,' a Fullers360 spokesperson told the Herald. 'Staff who are considered to have been in possible contact with the known case in our crew are being contacted by Health NZ and will be guided by them on any further necessary steps.' More than 20 staff at Woolworths Kelston were exposed to the measles virus after a shopping trip by the infected person, with workers being sent home. A Woolworths New Zealand spokesperson said 22 of their team had been identified as close contacts. 'We are following the advice of Health NZ and our team members have been sent home as needed.' The infected person went into the store on the first Saturday afternoon in May. Woolworths Kelston manager Narinder Singh said the impacted team were briefed this morning with advice from Health NZ. Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads easily from person to person by breathing in air after a person with measles has sneezed, coughed, talked or even breathed. The measles virus can stay in the air even after the person with measles has left the room or area. A Woolworths NZ spokesperson said they were notified by Health NZ yesterday that a person with measles visited the Kelston store on May 3, between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. The infected person, a ferry worker who took multiple journeys across Waitematā Harbour on May 5, also used the stairwell and elevator of Auckland Downtown Carpark. How severe is measles? Measles is a serious and highly contagious illness. It can also be spread after touching tissues, objects or other surfaces contaminated with an infected person's nasal mucus and saliva. Health NZ NPHS protection clinical director Dr Susan Jack said it can affect adults as well as children and babies. Measles symptoms usually start within 10 to 14 days after the initial exposure to the virus. Symptoms of measles include: fever (a temperature of at least 38C) cough runny nose sore, red eyes rash The rash develops three to four days after the other symptoms. It appears as pink or red spots or bumps which start on the face before moving down the rest of the body. Advertisement Advertise with NZME. Children under 5, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of developing complications from the measles virus. One out of three people with measles will be sick enough to need hospital care. Complications include: How to protect yourself from measles A Health NZ spokesperson said a person is considered immune to measles if: If you think you have measles, it is important to stay home and seek medical advice. Call your usual GP or you can call Healthline for free 24/7 advice and support. People who are not immune to measles, or are unsure, can check with their healthcare provider about getting immunised.
RNZ News
11-05-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
New measles case in Auckland - alerts issued over ferries and supermarket
Measles is highly contagious, and can have serious long-term health consequences. File photo. Photo: 123RF Alerts have been issued after a new measles case was confirmed, with people in Auckland asked to check if they have been exposed. Health New Zealand said the case was linked to overseas travel, and the person with measles had been on both a Fuller 360 ferry, and at the Woolworths Kelston supermarket recently. Both the person with measles and their household were being supported, and some were now in quarantine to help reduce the chance of the disease spreading. Measles is highly contagious, and can have serious long-term health consequences, particularly for young children. More to come ... Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
