MMR Vaccine - this stands for Measles, Mumps & Rubella.
Auckland Medical officer of health is not concerned that there is a measles outbreak in Auckland as there is in Christchurch. Isolated cases will be inevitable but an outbreak is unlikely. Below is some useful information regarding measles and the MMR vaccine and who should be vaccinated.
One dose of measles or MMR vaccine will protect 95% of vaccinated people from measles.
If you think you have measles or have been in contact with measles - Please DO NOT COME INTO THE CLINIC.
This is very important, call us on 416 8541 and speak with a nurse. We will arrange to come an meet you in your car in the carpark. This is to prevent the spread of measles as it is a highly contagious airborne disease.
We have face masks and sterilising hand gel outside the front door of our clinic.
Vaccinations:
Children 15 months and older who have not had a MMR vaccine. We are able to vaccinate these children from 12 months of age to provide protection, but we are not actively recalling children between 12-15 months early due to supply constraints. Please call 416 8541 to book a nurse appointment to vaccinate.
Children under 4 who have had their 15 month MMR vaccine, are not required to have the second MMR vaccine early. Normal recalls will be issued at 4 years.
Adults - born between 1969 - 1984 who are not sure whether they have had any doses of MMR are eligible for a funded MMR booster in clinic. Please call 416 8541 to book a nurse appointment to vaccinate. (the vaccine is free, a $23 nurse fee applies per vaccine).
Adults born before 1969 - are considered immune to measles as the disease was prevalent and circulating widely prior to the introduction of the measles vaccine in 1969. No action needed for these patients.
One dose of measles or MMR vaccine will protect 95% of vaccinated people from measles.
If you think you have measles or have been in contact with measles - Please DO NOT COME INTO THE CLINIC.
This is very important, call us on 416 8541 and speak with a nurse. We will arrange to come an meet you in your car in the carpark. This is to prevent the spread of measles as it is a highly contagious airborne disease.
We have face masks and sterilising hand gel outside the front door of our clinic.
Vaccinations:
Children 15 months and older who have not had a MMR vaccine. We are able to vaccinate these children from 12 months of age to provide protection, but we are not actively recalling children between 12-15 months early due to supply constraints. Please call 416 8541 to book a nurse appointment to vaccinate.
Children under 4 who have had their 15 month MMR vaccine, are not required to have the second MMR vaccine early. Normal recalls will be issued at 4 years.
Adults - born between 1969 - 1984 who are not sure whether they have had any doses of MMR are eligible for a funded MMR booster in clinic. Please call 416 8541 to book a nurse appointment to vaccinate. (the vaccine is free, a $23 nurse fee applies per vaccine).
Adults born before 1969 - are considered immune to measles as the disease was prevalent and circulating widely prior to the introduction of the measles vaccine in 1969. No action needed for these patients.
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