About measles

How measles spreads, symptoms, how to prevent it and who to contact for advice.

Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine

The MMR vaccine is free for all children in NZ, and all adults born after 1969 if they are eligible for free NZ healthcare.

Measles immunity

Being immune to measles means you are protected from getting infected and spreading the disease to other people.

Measles locations of interest

Guidance for anyone who has been at a place, known as a location of interest, at the same time as a person who has been confirmed as having measles.

Measles outbreak response

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is currently responding to a measles outbreak in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Guidance on going to school if a child is unwell

When it is okay to send your child to school, when you should keep your child at home and when you should contact a health professional for advice.

Measles quarantine and restriction date calculator for health professionals

Use this tool to work out the infectious period for a person with measles (a case), and
quarantine or restriction dates for measles contacts.

Guidance for health professionals

Information for health professionals about measles.

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Measles resources

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Measles - information sheet - English

Reviewed November 2025

Measles - information sheet - Easy Read

Reviewed September 2025

Measles alert - Watch for symptoms

Reviewed July 2025

Measles is here - Protect yourself and others

Reviewed July 2025

Protect your tamariki against measles DL flyer

Reviewed May 2025

Measles - Information for people who may have measles (suspected)