'Told she might not survive': Family's measles ordeal
The family of a 9-month-old on life-support with measles speak of their ordeal.
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Jetstar offers to help passengers affected by measles outbreak
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New measles cases being confirmed every day as city teeters on an epidemic.
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Large Auckland school confirms measles case
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