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Te Whatu Ora update on current measles situation

Waikato | Tairāwhiti | Lakes | Taranaki | Clinical | 17/11/2025

Update 11 November 2025

A measles update for primary and community care providers on MMR vaccine eligibility is available on Te Whatu Ora's website.

This update (PDF) contains information on:

  • when people not eligible for funded healthcare in NZ can receive funded MMR vaccination (including Registered Seasonal Employees)
  • ordering storing and using the private market MMR vaccine
  • prioritising MMR vaccination
  • what adults require catch-up MMR vaccination.

 

Key resources

  • Te Whatu Ora: Measles
  • Te Whatu Ora: Immunisation Handbook
  • IMAC: Measles
  • HealthPathways: Measles management guidance

Remember: Two doses of MMR protect about 99 per cent of people from measles. The vaccine is free for everyone under 18 and for eligible adults.

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