A measles case has been confirmed in Dunedin as health authorities warn of a “concerning” rise heading into the summer holidays.<\/p>\n
Health NZ this afternoon notified five cases of measles, bringing the national number to 27 since October 8.\u00a0Of these, 22 are no longer active.<\/p>\n
One\u00a0of today’s five new cases\u00a0is a person in Dunedin, three are in Auckland,\u00a0and\u00a0one is in Waikato.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“This increase in\u00a0cases is\u00a0concerning and\u00a0demonstrates\u00a0the highly contagious nature of\u00a0measles.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“As we head into the summer holiday season, we are especially encouraging people to check their immunisation status and get their MMR vaccination if\u00a0required,” Health NZ said in a statement.<\/p>\n
More cases were expected, the statement said.<\/p>\n
“The National Public Health Service continues to investigate potential cases and will continue to\u00a0update locations of interest\u00a0as they are known.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Our goal\u00a0is to\u00a0stamp out\u00a0measles\u00a0as cases are notified,\u00a0and contact tracing is\u00a0an\u00a0important\u00a0element\u00a0of this\u00a0approach.”\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Anyone who developed symptoms of measles, including fever, cough, runny or red eyes, and a rash starting at the face, should contact Healthline on 0800 611 116, or their usual healthcare provider.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
– Allied Media<\/p>\n
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