Te Mate Karawaka (Measles) Pop-Up Clinic

Tiakina ō taonga. Protect your whānau. 

No appointment needed – quick, easy, and free* MMR vaccination. 

There have been confirmed measles cases in Tauranga Moana. You can take action to protect yourself, your tamariki, and your whānau. Let’s kōrero about Te Mate Karawaka (measles), learn how it spreads, and find out how to keep yourself and your whānau safe. 

What is Te Mate Karawaka? 

Te Mate Karawaka (measles) is a serious and highly contagious viral illness. It spreads easily through the air when people cough, sneeze, talk, or even breathe and can cause complications such as lung infections, diarrhoea, and swelling of the roro (brain). 

Symptoms of this māuiui can include: 

• Fever over 38°C
  
• Cough
  
• Runny nose
  
• Sore, red eyes
  
• Rash starting on the face and spreading over the tinana 

How can I protect myself and my whānau? 

The MMR vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your tamariki, and your hapori from this māuiui. Two doses (after 12 months of age) provide strong protection. 

Now is a great time to check your immunisation status. If you’re unsure, come along to our pop-up clinic for a kōrero or to get vaccinated. 

Travelling soon?

Airports, planes, and crowds increase the risk of catching Te Mate Karawaka. Two doses of MMR prevent spreading this māuiui to your whānau, tamariki, and hapori. 

Our Pop-Up Clinics: 

• 6 February: Historic Village, 159 17th Ave West, Tauranga I 10am-3pm 
• 7 February: Katikati, Diggelmann Park, 79 Main Road I 10am-2pm 
• 8 February: Gate Pā Shopping Centre car park (between KFC & Wendy’s) I 10am-2pm 
• 14 February: Merivale Community Centre, 10 Kesteven Avenue, Parkvale I 10am-2pm 
• 15 February: Welcome Bay Community Centre car park, 242 Welcome Bay Road I 10am-2pm 
• 21 February: Tauranga Moana City GP Clinic, 11 Tebbs Lane, Gate Pā I 10am-2pm