Measles Immunisation Week
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National Measles Immunisation Week
Welcome to this special edition of the Immunisation Pānui which features the National Measles Immunisation Week taking place from 3 - 7 November 2025.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) is launching a Measles Immunisation Week (3–7 November 2025) to encourage everyone across Aotearoa to check their immunisation status and get immunised against measles.
The week is a nationwide initiative to amplify existing campaigns and sector efforts, raise public awareness about the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, and highlight the importance of timely immunisation for people of all ages. It also aims to promote that funded immunisations are available and accessible throughout the country, and that people are encouraged to check their immunisation status or book to get immunised.
Activities during Measles Immunisation Week
Monday 3 November – Launch of week Our national media and digital campaign will launch across TV, radio, online platforms and radio stations, including Māori and Pacific networks to mark the beginning of National Measles Immunisation Week, to highlight the importance of getting immunised.
Tuesday 4 November – ‘Check your immunisation status’ A webinar for health providers facilitated by Immunisation Advisory Council (IMAC)
Wednesday 5 November - 'Book my vaccine’ You can expect an update through our Immunisation Pānui on how everyone is tracking at the halfway point.
Online nationwide NPHS public hui for the Disability Sector - An informative hui covering measles, the need for vaccination and Q&A
A Facebook livestream will be held with Whānau Āwhina Plunket’s Chief Nurse, Dr Zoë Tipa, and Dr Nikki Turner of the Immunisation Advisory Centre. Got questions? Pop them in during the chat on the day or send us a DM beforehand. You can access the livestream here or go to their Facebook page.
Thursday 6 November – ‘Healthcare Heroes in Action’ We will highlight the role of healthcare workers and general practice.
Friday 7 November - The Minister of Health, Hon Simeon Brown will be out and about in the motu, connecting with frontline staff in the sector and promoting the importance of getting immunised.
This day will also give us the opportunity to reflect and highlight our achievements during the week. Please share with us your stories of the week with photos, if possible, it will be a privilege to showcase your good news stories in our next Immunisation Pānui.
If you have events planned during Measles Immunisation Week, please share the details with us so we can look out for it. Please also let us know how your events went.
Resources and collateral to help you promote Measles Immunisation
To promote Measles Immunisation Week, we have some fun new collateral available especially produced for this event that you can use during the week. These include social media tiles, and email signatures that you can start to use from Monday 3 November. We also have some collateral available in te reo Māori and eight Pacific languages. Check out the downloadable collateral in Measles Immunisation Week: Dropbox and general measles collateral is available in Measles collateral: Dropbox.
Latest update on measles cases
As of Friday 31 October, we have confirmed one new case of measles in Auckland. This brings the total number of measles cases in this response to 14. See locations of interest connected to this case.
Health NZ is reminding healthcare professionals to remain alert of the increased risk of measles in the community.
Information for staff
Staff should check their measles immunisation records through either: My Health Record, their doctor, their Childhood My Health Book, laboratory results or any overseas immunisation records.
People born in New Zealand before 1 January 1969 are considered immune.
People born after 1 January 1969 must have received 2 measles vaccines after the age of 12 months to be fully protected (immune).
Staff born between 1969 and 2004 should be aware they may not have received 2 measles vaccines even if they received all their childhood vaccines. This is because of changes to the recommended number of measles vaccines and the timing of vaccination over this time.
People born overseas may not have records of vaccination and may have received their measles vaccination before the age of 12 months. Where you could find evidence of your immunity – Health New Zealand
For staff who are not immune or are not sure, Health New Zealand encourages them to book a free vaccine online or call the vaccination helpline on 0800 28 29 26. It is safe to have extra MMR vaccines even if you are immune. You can book your vaccine at Book My Vaccine – Health New Zealand
Any staff who are identified as close contacts of a measles case will be supported by public health service teams on a case-by-case basis. Health New Zealand will advise when individuals can leave quarantine at home based on their immunity status.
Public health teams must see evidence of a person’s immunity. Staff are encouraged to have their vaccination records easily accessible so they can be shared with public health teams if requested.
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