Measles immunity table - NPHS0066
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How do I know if I am protected from getting measles?
To be considered fully protected against measles you must have received 2 measles vaccines after the age of 12 months, given at least 4 weeks apart.
Many people think they are protected against measles because they received all their childhood immunisations. However, as the number and timing of measles immunisations has changed a lot over time, this may not be correct.
The only way to know for sure is to check your immunisation records. For information on checking or finding evidence of your immunisation status see Measles immunity - Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
If you were born and/or immunised in New Zealand, the table below will help you work out if you might need a measles mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.
Am I protected from measles?
When were you born?
Before 1 January 1969 in New Zealand
Am I likely to be fully protected against measles?
Yes
Before this time there were no measles vaccines, so most people were infected with measles during childhood.
Do I need an MMR vaccine?
No
1969 to 1992*
Am I likely to be fully protected against measles?
Probably not
You probably only had 1 measles vaccine, and it may have been given to you too young to give long term protection.
Do I need an MMR vaccine?
Yes
Unless you have records confirming you had 2 measles vaccines.
* There was only one measles vaccine dose on the immunisation schedule at this time, and it may have been given to you before the age of 12 months.
1992 to 2004**
Am I likely to be fully protected against measles?
Maybe not
You may have only had one measles vaccine because of changes to the timing of recommended MMR vaccination.
Do I need an MMR vaccine?
Yes
If you cannot confirm you had 2 measles vaccines.
** The timing of the second vaccine changed over this time and many people missed their second dose.
After 2004***
Am I likely to be fully protected against measles?
Yes
If you had all your childhood vaccines.
Do I need an MMR vaccine?
No
Unless you do not have records confirming you had 2 measles vaccines.
*** The schedule included 2 measles vaccines since this time, and where there were changes to timing, children were actively followed up to make sure they received their second MMR vaccine.