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If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0unsure whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0immune to measles and\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0want to receive another vaccination, a blood test is a reliable way to confirm your immunity status.\u00a0The measles immunity blood test checks for antibodies to\u00a0determine\u00a0if you are protected against the disease.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can order this test online through\u00a0BODYiQ<\/a>,\u00a0 Awanui\u2019s self-requested testing service, without needing a GP referral.\u00a0Results are available within days through your secure online portal.\u00a0 Blood tests can be taken at any of Awanui\u2019s 150+ collection centres across New Zealand.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note:\u00a0<\/strong>This test is self-funded and only useful to people unsure of their vaccination status. If you know\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0already received two MMR vaccinations, there is no need to perform this test to check your immunisation status.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about measles immunity from\u00a0Health New Zealand.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more and order your measles immunity blood test online\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0And remember, vaccination is your best protection.\u00a0Contact your\u00a0healthcare provider if you need to be vaccinated.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0unsure whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0immune to measles and\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0want to receive another vaccination, a blood test is a reliable way to confirm your immunity status.\u00a0The measles immunity blood test checks for antibodies to\u00a0determine\u00a0if you are protected against the disease.\u00a0 You can order this test online through\u00a0BODYiQ,\u00a0 Awanui\u2019s self-requested testing service, without needing a GP referral.\u00a0Results are available within days […]","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":5502,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nCheck your measles immunity with a blood test\u00a0 - 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