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
Your child may get a disease that requires extra care, and possibly a visit to the doctor.
This section has more information on how diseases are spread, immunisations and how to care for your tamariki when they are sick.
Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a common, highly contagious illness among children aged two to 10 years.
Measles
Measles is a serious disease that’s very easy to catch.
Meningitis
Meningitis is a serious infection that can start with flu-like symptoms and quickly become life-threatening.
Mumps
Mumps is a serious illness that’s easy to catch.
