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The Ministry of Health is warning people travelling to Auckland to make sure they're vaccinated against measles.
The outbreak has spread much more quickly in the last fortnight. About a third of all cases have come in the last two weeks.
Numbers outside Auckland have been fairly low recently; … View moreThe Ministry of Health is warning people travelling to Auckland to make sure they're vaccinated against measles.
The outbreak has spread much more quickly in the last fortnight. About a third of all cases have come in the last two weeks.
Numbers outside Auckland have been fairly low recently; other regions have had just 10 confirmed cases in the last two weeks, compared to 230 in Auckland.
Schools have had to send hundreds of students home and this morning students at Manurewa High School weren't allowed in the gates without proof of immunisation, after 13 confirmed cases.
It followed updated figures from the government yesterday showing another 76 cases since last Friday, on top of the 132 since the Friday before.
More than 80 percent of all cases have been in Auckland; and about two-thirds of those are in the Counties Manukau DHB, covering eastern and South Auckland.
Most regions haven't had a single case in the last couple of weeks - only Northland (two), Waikato (one), Bay of Plenty (three), Taranaki (two), Capital and Coast and the Southern DHB (one each) have had any since mid-August.
However, "immunity gaps" around the country - large enough portions of the population that are not immunised - mean some areas do not have "herd immunity" which is reached at a vaccination rate of 95 percent.
Otago University professor of public health Michael Baker said there was a risk Auckland's outbreak could spread.
"It's amongst the most infectious agents known," Dr Baker said.
"Because we are below that level [95 percent] the measles is so infectious it finds that gap. Wherever that gap exists in New Zealand it's going to find it. It's inevitable in other parts of New Zealand we'll see more measles cases until we can close that gap ... it will travel around the country as well.
"We have to get this uniformly high coverage across all these age groups to stop measles. It's a real challenge for our system. We're not far off but we're not there yet."
In trying to stop the outbreak spreading further than Auckland, the Ministry of Health has issued a warning that people travelling to Auckland should get vaccinated first.
The Ministry said babies, who are particularly at risk, should be vaccinated at 12 months if they were in Auckland or travelling there. The vaccination should take place at least two weeks before travelling to allow immunity to develop.
Measles information:
If you are showing symptoms, call a doctor but stay at home - do not visit the GP as you could spread the disease at the waiting room
Measles symptoms include a fever, runny nose, sore red eyes and cough, followed a few days later by a rash usually starting on the face before moving down the body
You can have measles and spread it to other people before you start to show any symptoms or feel sick
It can take about two weeks to be fully immune after being vaccinated
Healthline offers free advice and has a translator service 0800 611 116
Measles has a 90 percent infection rate, meaning nine out of 10 non-immuen people who come into contact with an infectious person contract the disease
Measles is a serious disease, and can lead to complications including pneumonia and in rarer cases brain damage or even death
Read this explainer from March for more information
The contestants on The Block felt inspired after attending a StarJam workshop and created some artworks to auction off to raise money for StarJam.
Check out the creations made by the contestants by clicking the Read More button, and you could even snag one for your home!
Hi there,
This year, as part of the Transport Research Group at the University of Waikato, we are carrying out a research project on New Zealanders’ satisfaction with their daily commute using another online questionnaire. The project is part of a doctoral thesis, with funding from the School of… View moreHi there,
This year, as part of the Transport Research Group at the University of Waikato, we are carrying out a research project on New Zealanders’ satisfaction with their daily commute using another online questionnaire. The project is part of a doctoral thesis, with funding from the School of Psychology.
We are currently looking for participants to complete an online questionnaire. If you complete the questionnaire, you will have the chance to enter the draw to win one of 30 $20 Subway e-gift cards.
The link to the questionnaire is bit.ly...
The research poster is also attached for more information.
Thank you for your time.
Cheers,
Rathee
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This week the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 took effect, bringing in a raft of changes for tenants and landlords.
Here's what it means for renters and landlords.
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A huge range of musical acts are heading Hamilton's way over the next few months, leaving music-lovers with plenty to choose from.
Who are you a fan of?
Easy-going rockers America will be at Claudelands, 80s muzos Midge Ure and The Mockers at Clarence Street Theatre, and Postmodern Jukebox … View moreA huge range of musical acts are heading Hamilton's way over the next few months, leaving music-lovers with plenty to choose from.
Who are you a fan of?
Easy-going rockers America will be at Claudelands, 80s muzos Midge Ure and The Mockers at Clarence Street Theatre, and Postmodern Jukebox will put their 20s spin on modern songs at Claudelands.
Other visitors include Australian singer-songwriter/guitarist Tullara at Nivara Lounge, and homegrown heavy rock outfit Devilskin celebrating a decade at The Factory.
Check out this article for more details, and artists.
Did you know❓Over 7000 people enjoyed 13,000 rides on a Lime scooter on the weekend, travelling a whopping 25,000km across our city!
Over 160 people have already registered for next Tuesday's Grow Waikato event on the Waikato dairy industry. There are still a few spaces left, if you would like to attend.
The following companies will be providing briefings on their current and future operations:
Fonterra
Gallagher Group
… View moreOver 160 people have already registered for next Tuesday's Grow Waikato event on the Waikato dairy industry. There are still a few spaces left, if you would like to attend.
The following companies will be providing briefings on their current and future operations:
Fonterra
Gallagher Group
Hill Laboratories
Spring Sheep Milk
Waikato Innovation Park
This will be followed by a Q&A session with speakers and Jamie Strange MP
Tuesday 3rd September, 2019
4:30- 4:45 pm: mix-and-mingle/networking
4:45 - 6 pm: event
The Atrium, WINTEC Hamilton City Campus (parking available in carpark building, access via Ward Street)
Please RSVP by Monday 2nd September to melissa.white@parliament.govt.nz
Tobacco companies are ramping up advertising for vaping products in what's being called a lolly scramble for customers, before new regulations come in.
Local e-cigarette businesses and anti-smoking groups say aggressive marketing campaigns are a bid to maximise sales before an expected … View moreTobacco companies are ramping up advertising for vaping products in what's being called a lolly scramble for customers, before new regulations come in.
Local e-cigarette businesses and anti-smoking groups say aggressive marketing campaigns are a bid to maximise sales before an expected clampdown on how alternatives to smoking can be advertised.
To read more, click here.
Looking forward to celebrating our wonderful communities across the country with all of you from 27 March to 5 of April.
Hamilton bus services will be disrupted between 9.30am and 1.30pm tomorrow due to a stop work meeting for bus drivers.
It’s expected the Orbiter, Comet and all regional services – 20 Cambridge, 21 Northern Connector, 22 Morrinsville/Paeroa, 23 Raglan and 24 Te Awamutu – will operate as … View moreHamilton bus services will be disrupted between 9.30am and 1.30pm tomorrow due to a stop work meeting for bus drivers.
It’s expected the Orbiter, Comet and all regional services – 20 Cambridge, 21 Northern Connector, 22 Morrinsville/Paeroa, 23 Raglan and 24 Te Awamutu – will operate as normal.
Passengers are urged to either take the Orbiter or Comet when they can, or take the first available bus. Alternatively, passengers should travel either before 9.30am or after 1.30pm.
Make sure you check route information before traveling.
The Waitangi Tribunal is telling the government to urgently repeal a law preventing prisoners from voting so they can take part in the next election.
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