Measles: Locations of interest in Aotearoa New Zealand
We are starting to see more measles in Aotearoa. Get the latest information about locations where you may be at risk, and how to protect yourself.
Locations of interest
| Location | Start and end date and time | Monitor for symptoms until | For more information | Quarantine start date and end date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Square Oneroa Waiheke Island 151 Ocean View Road, Oneroa Waiheke Island 1081 |
Tuesday 5 November 2024 3:15pm to 8:30pm | Tuesday 26 November 2024 | See information for casual contacts (internal link) | Not required |
| Four Square Oneroa Waiheke Island 151 Ocean View Road, Oneroa Waiheke Island 1081 |
Wednesday 6 November 2024 3:15pm to 8:30pm | Wednesday 27 November 2024 | See information for casual contacts below (internal link) | Not required |
| Four Square Oneroa Waiheke Island 151 Ocean View Road, Oneroa Waiheke Island 1081 |
Thursday 7 November 2024 3:15pm to 8:30pm | Thursday 28 November 2024 | See information for casual contacts below (internal link) | Not required |
| Four Square Oneroa Waiheke Island 151 Ocean View Road, Oneroa Waiheke Island 1081 |
Friday 8 November 2024 3:15pm to 8:30pm | Friday 29 November 2024 | See information for casual contacts below (internal link) | Not required |
| Four Square Oneroa Waiheke Island 151 Ocean View Road, Oneroa Waiheke Island 1081 |
Saturday 9 November 2024 3:15pm to 8:30pm | Saturday 30 November 2024 | See information for casual contacts below (internal link) | Not required |
| Unichem Pharmacy, Oneroa Waiheke Island 120 Ocean View Road Oneroa Waiheke Island 1081 |
Sunday 10 November 2024 11am to 12:30pm | Sunday 01 December 2024 | See information for close contacts below (internal link) | 17 November 2024 to the end of 24 November 2024 |
If you are a contact of someone with measles
If you were present at the one of the recent measles locations of interest (LOIs), and you are not immune to measles, you may be at high risk of developing and spreading measles.
Do all of the following.
- Contact Healthline urgently on 0800 611 116. Healthline will make sure local public health staff contact you to check your immunity and provide information and advice.
- If you are pregnant or have a medical condition that has affected your immune system, let Healthline know.
- Look at the quarantine dates for the event you were at. Stay at home or in your accommodation (do not go to school or work) from the quarantine start date until you have been contacted by a public health service — they will let you know what to do.
Watch out for measles symptoms
- At any time, if you develop symptoms of measles contact your healthcare provider or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
- Before seeking care, call first and tell the healthcare professional that you have been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with measles. This will help them take steps to keep other people safe.
Find out if you have evidence that you are immune to measles
When public health contact you, they will ask for evidence of your measles immunity. It will be helpful if you can find out this information before public health contact you.
If you were born before 1 January 1969, you do not need to provide evidence of measles immunity.
If you were at recent measles locations of interest (LOIs), you may have had contact with a person with measles.
Do all of the following:
- Check if you are immune to measles.
- If you were born after 1 January 1969, you must have evidence of your immunity.
- If you have a condition that affects your immune system, you may not be protected from measles even if you have been immunised.
If you do not have evidence that you are immune to measles or you have a condition that has affected your immune system, do all of the following.
Get immunised against measles — it does not matter if you have been immunised before
- If you are pregnant or have a condition that has affected your immune system, see special circumstances below
Watch out for measles symptoms for 21 days from the exposure event date
At any time, if you develop symptoms of measles contact your healthcare provider or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Symptoms of measles (internal link)
Special circumstances
If you are pregnant:
- tell your midwife (or the health professional caring for you during your pregnancy) that you may have had contact with someone with measles
- watch out for measles symptoms for 14 days from the exposure event date
- do not have a measles vaccine until after your baby is born.
If you have a condition that has affected your immune system:
- tell your GP (or other health professional) that you may have had contact with someone with measles
- watch out for measles symptoms
- discuss the measles vaccine with your doctor — if you cannot be immunised you may be eligible for other treatment.
Before seeking medical care, call first and tell the healthcare professional that you have been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with measles. This will help them take steps to keep other people safe.
If you have a condition that has affected your immune system
You may not be protected from measles, even if you have been immunised. Contact your healthcare provider to find out what to do.
If you were born after 1 January 1969, you must have evidence of your immunity. This is because:
- it can be hard to tell if a person has had measles or another viral infection that causes a rash — in the past people may have been mistakenly told they had measles
- often people remember they were 'fully vaccinated' as a child, but do not know what vaccines they received and when they received them — this information is needed to decide if you are immune.