Auckland's Measle epidemic rising

Is it not interesting how the focus on your mind seems to bring issues into sharp relief?

I have just watch “A walk in the woods” an episode of ER featuring a child who is presented as having measles. Dr Carter claims 4 in 500 die from the disease,. I doubt the stats are accurate in the first place let alone 5 years on but still, the issue of whether to have your child immunized is still very much debated.

Auckland's measles outbreak is worsening with 50 people now confirmed to have the disease, a number expected to rise.

"Common symptoms of measles include a runny nose, cough, sore eyes and fever followed by a raised red rash that starts on the face and spreads across the body.
Hoskins said anyone displaying symptoms of measles should ''immediately'' telephone their doctors, or Healthline on 0800 611 116, for advice." 

'It is important to call ahead, measles is highly infectious and people with it can infect others in the waiting room.



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