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Measles vaccine pop-up visits Whanganui River Markets; more pop-ups planned
25 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Whanganui District Health Board immunisation co-ordinator Bruce Jones (right) gave Barnaby Smith a measles vaccination at the Whanganui River Markets. Photo / Supplied
Whanganui Chronicle
Vaccination stalls are popping up around the Whanganui region as part of the nationwide measles immunisation campaign.
Immunisation co-ordinators and registered nurses were at the Whanganui River Markets last Saturday to raise awareness about the measles vaccine.
A group of registered nurses, led by Whanganui District Health Board (WDHB) immunisation co-ordinator Bruce Jones and Whanganui Regional Health Network immunisation co-ordinator Sue Hina, hosted a stall at the markets, with information and vaccines available.
Free measles vaccines available from Whanganui pharmacies, medical centres
15 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy owner Adam Holmes is pleased to be offering the MMR vaccine.
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Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy owner Adam Holmes is pleased to be offering the MMR vaccine.
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Whanganui Chronicle
The measles virus is known to be eight times more contagious than Covid-19.
Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines are available across the Whanganui region - and with some pharmacies now vaccinating, it s easier than ever to get protected.
Free MMR vaccinations are now available at Unichem, Central City Pharmacy and Countdown Pharmacy. MMR vaccines are also available through GPs and schools.