Measles outbreak
Confirmed cases of measles are on the rise in Aotearoa. The College has prepared some guidance and resources for you and your practices to ensure you are prepared should cases rise (or arrive) in your region.
Latest updates
MMR vaccine eligibility, 11 November 2025
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora have shared an MMR vaccine eligibility update. The update includes when people not eligible for funded healthcare in NZ can receive funded MMR vaccination (including Registered Seasonal Employee), ordering storing and using the private market MMR vaccine, prioritising MMR vaccination and adults requiring catch-up MMR vaccination. View the update.
GPNZ Primary Care Clinical Leaders' meeting, 7 November 2025
On 7 November 2025 an outbreak and response update was provided as part of the GPNZ Primary Care Clinical Leaders' meeting.
College resources
The College has developed the below resources to help members and practices through the Measles outbreak. Preparing now will help protect your staff, your patients, and the continuity of your service.
Communications
Communication templates including phone scripts and signage.
View communication templates
MMR vaccine funding information
- MMR is free for anyone who is eligible for funded healthcare in New Zealand. There is no upper age limit.
- People born before 1969 are not required to self-fund a vaccine. However, vaccination is not recommended for those over 70 as they are not expected to be at risk.
- The only people who would need to self-fund are non New Zealand residents over 18.
- Practices can order MMR self-funded vaccines through HCL (Health Care Logistics) using normal channels for ordering non-funded vaccines.
Useful resources
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
- Guidance for professionals in healthcare settings
- Measles guidance
- Poster | STOP: Please do not enter if you have measles symptoms
Immunisation Advisory Centre