Three weeks ago, 3600 measles mumps and rubella vaccines have been delivered to Dunedin to be distributed by the Southern DHB to clinics in Southland and Otago. Measles vaccinations in the south will likely go back to being distributed by Pharmac after being in the control of the Southern District Health Board during the outbreak of measles. Three weeks ago, 3600 measles mumps and rubella vaccines (MMR) were delivered to Dunedin to be distributed by the Southern DHB to clinics in Southland and Otago. A Southern DHB spokeswoman said the rest of the vaccinations would be delivered in coming weeks to maintain clinic stock as it is used. On September 10, the Ministry of Health announced that the distribution of measles vaccines would go directly through the DHB's.

Source: Stuff November 25, 2019 23:03 UTC