There are current cases of measles in Aotearoa New Zealand. Make sure tamariki and the whole whānau have had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine. Find out more
International research shows that about one in every 100 children has autism.
This section has information about the signs of autism, early detection, and support services that are available in New Zealand.
Autism
Austism can change how tamariki see the world and the way they interact with others.
Story: Detecting autism early
Plunket nurses receive special training to spot autism earlier.