New Zealand urges measles vaccination as cases rise

New Zealand is urging measles vaccination due to rising cases, with a nationwide campaign highlighting the importance of the MMR vaccine. Health New Zealand is running Measles Immunisation Week to encourage people of all ages to get vaccinated, as measles is highly infectious and can infect many unvaccinated individuals. The government is also advising on school attendance policies in relation to measles cases, emphasizing that closures are not justified without direct risk.