However, measles has a 50 percent death rate for New Zealand children with low immunity, the Ministry of Health says. Pneumonia accounts for 60 percent of measles deaths, while swelling of the brain from measles is 15 percent fatal. Those who have experienced a severe allergic reaction (anaphlaxis or hypersensitivity) to a previous dose of any measles vaccine or vaccine components should seek medical advice. Adults aged 29 to 50 (this group only received one dose of measles vaccine). In an outbreak, an additional dose of measles vaccine can be given to people aged over six months.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 12, 2019 07:52 UTC