Scientists think the current outbreak of measles could have been avoided if the Ministry of Health had acted on recommendations for a catch-up campaign. For years scientists have been predicting the measles outbreak which has infected 1541 New Zealanders. Measles cases are rising daily and 118 babies have been admitted to hospital this year. * In an affluent corner of Auckland, a GP struggles against vaccination disinformation* Auckland measles outbreak: Bit of panic around measles might not be a bad thing, expert says* New Zealanders in their teens to 30s least protected against measles* Christchurch measles baby's mum's plea: 'Think about your community'There's also a vaccine shortage. He said an increase in global cases of measles during 2018 should have been a sign an outbreak was likely.

Source: Stuff September 30, 2019 19:07 UTC