Free measles immunisation clinic, for people who don’t know or who haven’t been vaccinated against measles before.
Clinic details:
Date: Saturday 20th July
Time: 9.00am to 3.30pm
Venue: Waitakere Union Health Centre, in Waitakere Hospital grounds, Lincoln Road, Henderson
Parking: on site, free
Registration (preferred but not essential): https://whoozin.com/GH4-TRQ-W7T3-KRAQ
There is a Measles outbreak in Auckland with more than 185 cases since February. Don’t be a victim of this highly infectious illness which can be very serious. If you, or anyone in your whanau, aged between 1 – 49 years and have not had one MMR vaccination, come get one FREE.
If you think you have measles, stay home and call your doctor or Healthline on 0800 611 116.
This free community health initiative is provided by Primary Health Organisations: Comprehensive Care, National Hauora Coalition, ProCare.
Links to measles information:
Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS): http://www.arphs.health.nz/public-health-topics/disease-and-illness/measles/
ARPHS Quick guide to measles: http://www.arphs.health.nz/assets/Uploads/Resources/Disease-and-illness/Measles-Mumps-Rubella/Quick-guide-to-measles-20190619.pdf
Ministry of Health: https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/measles and https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/measles/2019-measles-outbreak-information