31 Oct 2025

Health officials urge vaccination as 13 measles cases confirmed

From Morning Report, 7:52 am on 31 October 2025

13 measles cases have now been confirmed, health officials are urging the public to get vaccinated. About 80 percent of New Zealanders are immunised but 95% coverage is needed for herd immunity. Senior Maori medical advisor from the Immunisation Advisory Centre, Dr Mamaeroa David, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.