Measles guidance for health professionals and the sector
Information for health professionals about measles.
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2025 outbreak updates
Funded MMR vaccine doses during measles outbreaks
As of 1 October 2025, Health NZ has agreed to fund MMR vaccine doses during measles outbreaks for non-immune adults who are not typically eligible for funded healthcare. This is implemented as directed by local Public Health teams and communicated by Health NZ to relevant immunisation providers in affected districts/region.
Measles quarantine and restriction date calculator
Use this tool to work out the infectious period for a person with measles (a case), and quarantine or restriction dates for measles contacts.
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Measles guidance for public health professionals
Part of the Communicable Disease Control Manual -
Measles information for healthcare providers in hospital and healthcare settings
This section provides guidance for health professionals caring for, or preparing for, suspected or confirmed measles cases in hospital settings. -
Measles: Key actions for workplaces
This page has advice for workplaces and organisations on how to stop this serious illness from spreading, and how to maintain business continuity during an outbreak. -
Measles guidance for organisers of events and gatherings
This page provides a brief overview of measles and clear actions for event organisers as kaitiaki to help prepare for and reduce the risk of measles spreading at your event and how to support the safety of your workers and attendees. -
Measles: A guide for education settings
This section provides guidance for people working in education settings. -
Measles guidance for immunisation
The Immunisation Handbook provides clinical guidelines for health professionals on the safest and most effective use of vaccines in their practice. -
Information for the public (goes to another website)
Information on measles symptoms, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and what to do if you have measles or are a contact.