Measles and winter health
There has been an identified case of measles in a North Shore secondary school.
As a reminder please be vigilant of your daughter’s health and if she is unwell, please do not send her to school.
The following information was communicated from the Ministry of Education to school leaders on Monday:
Winter health and vaccination reminders
Te Whatu Ora encourages whānau to vaccinate their tamariki for pneumococcal disease, Meningococcal B, measles, and flu, alongside their three COVID-19 vaccines to provide the greatest level of protection heading into winter.
Tamariki aged six months to 12 years are eligible for free flu vaccinations. For more information, visit:
Flu immunisation for tamariki – KidsHealth
Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine – Te Whatu Ora
You will still need to isolate for seven days if you have COVID-19 to reduce the risk of spread. For further information:
