Measles is still a concern:
- Babies can be vaccinated from 6 months in Auckland or if travelling to the Pacific Islands and/or Philippines.
- Adults under 50 years old travelling to the Pacific Islands and/or Philippines are recommended to have had 2 documented doses or MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella) vaccine.
- Adults under 30 years old with no recorded MMR should have at least 1 dose of the MMR vaccine.
Please check the Ministry of Health website for the latest updates:
https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/measles/2019-measles-outbreak-information
Gardasil (HPV vaccine) – while your teens or Uni students are home over the holidays, ask them to come in to complete their Gardasil (HPV vaccine) course if not already completed (3 doses of the vaccine).
Zostavax (Shingles) vaccine – current funding for the 66-80 year olds runs out on 31 March 2020 – if you are in the 66-80 year age bracket and have NOT had a funded shingles vaccine, please phone for a Nurse Appointment well before the end date.