Measles outbreak at an end

By: Lesley Deverall | Latest Health News | Thursday July 26 2012 12:26

Auckland's measles outbreak is over.

There have been no new cases since June 12, almost seven weeks ago.

During the outbreak there were 490 confirmed and probable cases of measles notified in Auckland, with 90 of those requiring hospitalisation.

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