Te Whatu Ora has updated the Measles chapter in the Communicable Disease Control (CD) Manual.
Laboratory testing: Clarification that measles IgG serology can be added to an existing blood sample.
Case definition: High index of suspicion now includes partially vaccinated individuals or those with unknown immunity.
New resource on presumed immunity: International guidance (PDF) for assessing immunity in people born or living overseas before 1969, with links added across relevant measles guidance pages and charts.
Improved navigation: New links at the top of the chapter help non-public health readers find more appropriate measles information.
Questions can be directed to: CD.team.Protection@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.
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