Measles outbreak TXT2Remind Assistance

22/02/2011

There have been news reports of a measles outbreak mainly in the Auckland area.

The majority of those cases is in Auckland and involve children. Public health officials are warning schools about the outbreak in a bid to prevent it from spreading any further.

There have been news reports of a measles outbreak mainly in the Auckland area.

The majority of those cases is in Auckland and involve children. Public health officials are warning schools about the outbreak in a bid to prevent it from spreading any further.

Many schools are sending information home to parents about the importance of vaccinating their children against measles and what to do if there children aren't vaccinated.

There are 15 cases in Auckland, 3 in Christchurch, 2 in Wellington.

TXT2Remind can assist you at the Practice to contact your Mums/Caregivers quickly to bring their child in to have their immunization.

If you need assistance email Dianne Waddell (dwaddell@vensahealth.com) or on 0800 736 463 ext 1.