Measles Immunisation Week (3 to 7 November 2025)
Measles Immunisation Week is running from 3 to 7 November 2025 to encourage everyone across Aotearoa to check their immunisation status and get immunised against measles.
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What Measles Immunisation Week is about
The week is a nationwide initiative to:
- amplify existing campaigns and sector efforts
- raise public awareness about the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine
- 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
- people are encouraged to check their immunisation status or book to get immunised.
Activities during Measles Immunisation Week
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 it went.
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Monday 3 November – Launch week
Our national media and digital campaign launches across TV, radio, online platforms and radio stations, including Māori and Pacific networks to mark the beginning of Measles Immunisation Week, to highlight the importance of getting immunised.
A webinar on the current measles situation and the latest MMR clinical guidance run by Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) with Dr Nikki Turner and Dr Mamaeroa David. The recording will be available soon.
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Tuesday 4 November - Check your immunisation status
To find out if you are immune to measles, you can check your relevant immunisation records, test results or use our online tool.
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Wednesday 5 November - Book a vaccine
We will update you throughout the day on how everyone is tracking at the halfway point.
A Facebook livestream will be held with Whānau Āwhina Plunket’s Chief Nurse, Dr Zoë Tipa, and Dr Nikki Turner of IMAC. Got questions? Pop them in during the chat on the day or send us a DM beforehand.
Most vaccines can be booked online or over the phone.
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Thursday 6 November – Healthcare Heroes in Action
We will highlight the role of healthcare workers and general practice.
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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 will be a chance to reflect and highlight all our achievements. Please share with us your stories during the week with photos, if possible, it will be a privilege to showcase your good news stories in our next Immunisation Pānui. Follow Health NZ on our social channels where we’ll be sharing these highlights.
Resources and collateral to help you promote Measles Immunisation Week
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 an email signature that will be available to use Monday 3 November to Friday 7 November. We also have some collateral available in te reo Māori and 9 Pacific languages. Check out the downloadable collateral available on HealthEd.