Urgent action needed for NZ to avoid measles epidemic says epidemiologist
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Public health experts are reiterating that urgent action is needed if New Zealand is to avoid a measles epidemic.
Falling immunisation rates, immunity gaps, and an increasing risk of imported cases are all a big risk.
Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker says Aotearoa could see thousands of measles cases, hospitalisations, chronic illness, and potentially deaths.
Baker spoke to Corin Dann.