Dr Corina Grey: Ministry of Health Director of Public Health on whether babies need to be immunised from measles early

The Ministry of Health says the measles outbreak isn't at the point where they'd routinely immunise babies under 12 months. 

We have 13 infections - and 2000 close contacts.

Parents have worried vaccinating babies early can cost more than $200. 

The Ministry's Public Health Director, Dr Corina Grey, says allowing vaccinations earlier is a decision for health officials.

"We'll continue to track the outbreak and review the evidence - but encouraging everybody who is eligible to get vaccinated."

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