Increased national risk of measles and advanced notice of strike action
Increased national risk of measles and advanced notice of strike action
Increased national risk of measles
Health New Zealand is alerting schools to an escalating risk of measles as it responds to a measles outbreak following confirmation of 13 new cases of measles since 20 October.
- Measles is circulating and is very contagious. There is now measles in Northland, Auckland, Manawatu, Nelson and Wellington, and further cases are expected across New Zealand.
- Watch out for symptoms – fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes, and a blotchy rash:
https://info.health.nz/
- Anyone with measles symptoms must stay at home and should seek urgent advice by ringing their doctor or Healthline on 0800 611 116.
- Anyone who is closely exposed to a measles case must stay at home. Health New Zealand will provide individuals with advice on a case-by-case basis (including when they can leave quarantine at home).
- Health New Zealand is actively working with the schools that currently have measles cases.
- You are considered immune to measles after having two doses of a measles vaccine from 12 months or older, or if you have had measles before. For more information on measles immunity visit:
https://info.health.nz/
- You are encouraged to check your own and your child/children’s immunisation status through My Health Record: https://my.health.nz/ If you have not already provided the school with evidence of your child’s immunisation, please do so as soon as possible by emailing office@northcote.school.nz
- Anyone born between 1969 and 2004 may have only received one vaccine dose and might not be fully protected. It’s safe to get extra doses. A free vaccine can be booked online or via the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 28 29 26 https://app.bookmyvaccine.
Do not hesitate to contact one of our nurses if you have any questions. Email nurse@northcote.school.nz
Advanced notice of strike action: Wednesday 5 November 1.15pm - 3.15pm
The Post Primary Teachers’ Association (PPTA) has given advanced notification of strike action on the afternoon of Wednesday 5 November from 1.15pm and 3.15pm. We will confirm this when we have formal notification on Monday.
- Students in Years 9 and 10 will be asked to go home after period 3 at lunchtime, 12.45pm.
- NZQA examinations for seniors will not be affected and will run as normal according to the timetable: https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/
Noho ora mai
Northcote College