Dr Maria Poynter of the Auckland Regional Public Health Service advises what to do if you suspect you may have contracted measles. The number of measles cases in Auckland has now hit 60 after five new cases were confirmed over the weekend. The Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) announced the new cases on Monday afternoon. READ MORE:* Auckland measles outbreak: Latest confirmed cases, warnings and advice* Measles vaccines should be made compulsory at school, experts say* Auckland measles outbreak: No decision on offering additional vaccinations* Unvaccinated daycare staff pose serious measles risk to children, experts say* Concerted effort needed to increase measles vaccinations and prevent further outbreaks - expertOn Friday, ARPHS medical officer of health Dr William Rainger said there had now been measles cases in every part of the city, but more than half came from West Auckland. Now we have sporadic measles cases in different communities.

Source: Stuff May 20, 2019 04:26 UTC