Canterbury Medical Officer of Health, Dr Ramon Pink, spoke to media on the three new confirmed measles cases in the Canterbury region on Tuesday. Medical clinics around Canterbury are on high alert for any children presenting with symptoms of high fevers, rash and conjunctivitis following three new confirmed cases of measles in Rangiora and Christchurch. Canterbury medical officer of health Dr Ramon Pink said on Tuesday afternoon there were three new confirmed cases of measles from Rangiora and Christchurch. READ MORE:* University of Otago student contracts measles, prompting health warning* Six people in two Waikato households diagnosed with measlesTwo of the people confirmed to have measles were admitted to Christchurch Hospital. Two doses of the measles vaccine provides the most effective protection.

Source: Stuff February 26, 2019 01:35 UTC