New Zealanders are being strongly encouraged to ensure they are fully protected against measles before travelling overseas, with active outbreaks in many popular overseas destinations with previously low risk of infection.
Measles advice on safetravel.govt.nz has been updated to reflect the elevated risk of infection while travelling overseas. There are active measles outbreaks in Australia, the United States, Canada, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, India and other countries that are popular with holidaying Kiwis.
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