Measles alert in Melbourne’s west after teen diagnosed

A measles warning has been issued for Point Cook and Hoppers Crossing after a teenage girl who caught public buses and dined at local restaurants was diagnosed with the highly contagious disease.

A measles warning has been issued for Point Cook and Hoppers Crossing after a teenage girl was diagnosed with the highly contagious disease. Generic picture

A measles warning has been issued for Point Cook and Hoppers Crossing after a teenage girl was diagnosed with the highly contagious disease.

Health authorities issued an alert on Thursday afternoon for anyone who may have come into contact with the girl, who is believed to have recently returned from overseas.

Details of the girl’s school have not been disclosed but the Leader understands staff and students have been contacted about the potential risk.

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The girl caught public buses to and from her school in Point Cook and dined at Between Two Buns in Hoppers Crossing and Urban Grill in Point Cook.

Anyone who caught a bus in the Point Cook area between February 4-6, before 9.30am or after 2.30pm, or dined at the burger restaurant or kebab shop between 6pm and 7.30pm on Friday, February 8, has been urged to remain alert for any signs of measles.

People are also being urged to check their vaccination records, especially before travelling overseas.

Measles is a highly infectious viral disease that can cause serious illness, particularly in very young children.

Sufferers can develop pneumonia and other serious complications from the disease and often need to be admitted to hospital.

More details: health.vic.gov.au