After nearly three months with no new confirmed cases, Auckland's measles outbreak is officially over.
With measles still in the Waikato and spreading into Northland, however, Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) urges Aucklanders to remain vigilant and to get immunised.
"There are recent measles cases both north and south of Auckland, and once it gets into an unprotected population, it moves fast. During the Auckland outbreak, for instance, measles spread rapidly through the Westlake Boys High School community, ultimately infecting 52 students, teachers and other contacts," says Dr Hoskins.
In the end, says Dr Hoskins, 112 Aucklanders became ill with measles since January this year.
"112 cases is 112 too many, but the outbreak would have been much worse without the cooperation of measles cases and contacts. I would also like to thank the region's health professionals for their efforts in limiting the spread of measles.