A new case of measles has been confirmed in Queenstown, likely linked to overseas travel.

The person is currently in isolation and close contacts and possible exposure locations are still being identified.

The case has no known links to the four cases in Northland, which were confirmed in recent days.

More locations of interest have been published for the Northland cases - you can find details here

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Measles advice for healthcare professionals:

• Take a nasopharyngeal swab (preferred) or throat swab for measles PCR. Do not test for serology.

• DO NOT send the patient to community labs for testing.

• If measles is suspected in the clinic isolate immediately; advise any patients to isolate at home until contacted by public health.

• Notify immediately on suspicion to public health via eReferral AND call 09 623 4600 to inform the on-call Medical officer of health.  

• Follow usual infection, prevention and control for any suspected measles cases.

• Prioritise MMR vaccination activity in practices (recall and opportunistic).

‍Find quick access to measles resources for health professionals here

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