It's been confirmed a child with measles attended a ceremony last Friday.

Waikato DHB Medical Officer of Health Dr Richard Hoskins is urging people to keep an eye out for symptoms of the disease.

It brings confirmed cases in the area to 32 since the beginning of August.

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