Low measles immunity in women puts babies at risk

Saturday 1 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 1 Nov 2025, 11:36am

A public health expert has warned that low immunity levels among women of child-bearing age are endangering infants. There have been 14 confirmed measles cases in the current outbreak, with more than 2,000 close contacts identified.

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1. RNZSat 1 Nov 2025, 11:27am

   Measles outbreak: Many mums aren't immune, putting kids at risk, expert says (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSat 1 Nov 2025, 11:36am

   Low measles immunity levels putting babies at risk (opens in new tab)