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There are three confirmed cases of measles in the Wairarapa region, Health New Zealand says.
It says the three cases are connected and are linked to overseas travel.
Medical Officer of Health in the Greater Wellington region, Dr Annette Nesdale, said all three confirmed cases had recently travelled overseas where they are thought to have caught the virus, but were not infectious on their return flight to New Zealand.
Locations of interest have been released - including a supermarket and a library in the Wairarapa region.
Measles is a highly infectious illness which can affect adults, children and babies.
Health New Zealand (HNZ) said the cases and their close contacts were isolating to prevent further spread.
One of the cases visited two locations in Wairarapa while infectious, on these dates:
- Tuesday 1 July: Pak'n Save Masterton, 424 Queen St, Masterton - Between 8.30am to 11am.
- Thursday 3 July: Pak'n Save Masterton, 424 Queen St, Masterton - Between 8.30am to 11am.
- Thursday 3 July: Carterton Library, 50 Holloway St, Carterton - Between 10am to 12.30pm.
HNZ was urging anyone who have visited these locations on these days and times to monitor themselves for symptoms.
Symptoms included an illness that began with high fever, cough, runny nose, and sore red eyes.
A rash may begin on the face and spread down the body to arms and legs - this can last for up to one week.
HNZ was asking anyone in the region who had recently returned from overseas to be watchful for measles symptoms.
"Getting immunised with two doses of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine (after the age of 12 months) is the best form of protection against measles," said Nesdale
"This latest case is a timely reminder for everyone to check if you and your whānau are immune to measles," she added.
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