13 May 2025
Over half a million kiwis could be at risk of measles - expert
More than half a million New Zealanders could be at risk in a measles out break due to vaccinations and more needs to be done to prepare for an epidemic of the highly contagious virus, according to a public health expert. Health authorities are contract tracing a measles case in Auckland. The person is believed to have caught the virus overseas. Dr Oz Mansoor, a public health physician and the Medical Officer of Health for the Tairawhiti District spoke to Lisa Owen.