Measles chapter update: Te Whatu Ora Communicable Disease Control Manual
Te Whatu Ora has updated the Measles chapter in the Communicable Disease Control (CD) Manual.
- Updated chapter available here: Measles – Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.
- Summary of changes available here: Summary of updates to the guidance.
Key updates
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Laboratory testing: Clarification that measles IgG serology can be added to an existing blood sample.
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Case definition: High index of suspicion now includes partially vaccinated individuals or those with unknown immunity.
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New resource on presumed immunity: International guidance (PDF) for assessing immunity in people born or living overseas before 1969, with links added across relevant measles guidance pages and charts.
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Improved navigation: New links at the top of the chapter help non-public health readers find more appropriate measles information.
Questions can be directed to: CD.team.Protection@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.