Measles outbreak
Measles detected in the community in Brisbane’s north
A two-year-old boy has tested positive for measles, with Queensland Health warning residents the child was infectious in Brisbane’s northern suburbs since December 9.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
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Health department issues measles alert after case in Brisbane suburbs
Brisbane residents are warned to monitor symptoms after someone with measles visited several sites in the past week.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
‘Concerning’ rise in measles cases as travellers import virus
There have been 35 reported cases of measles in 2024 so far, compared with 26 last year. Experts blame international outbreaks and declining vaccination rates.
- by Amber Schultz
Measles outbreak warning after infected woman visits Sydney shopping centres
NSW Health said the woman contracted the disease at the start of March, before shopping in Kmart and the Mega Centre in Blacktown.
- by Christopher Harris
Measles alert for Sydney’s west after baby diagnosed with illness
The infant returned to Sydney from south-east Asia on a flight on March 2, before being hospitalised days later, NSW Health says.
- by Sarah McPhee
Measles alert after infected man visits Brisbane airport and shops
Queensland Health has urged anyone who attended any of the sites visited by the infectious man over 11 days to come forward.
- by AAP
Western Sydney health alert after baby diagnosed with measles
A baby infected with measles has sparked a health alert after going to a Wiggles concert as well as numerous other venues in the area.
- by Phoebe Loomes
Measles now an imminent global threat due to COVID pandemic, say WHO and CDC
Most measles-related deaths are caused by complications including swelling of the brain and dehydration.
- by Jennifer Rigby
NSW confirms first case of measles since 2020
The person, in their 50s, acquired the infection while travelling in Asia and developed symptoms after returning to Sydney.
- by Billie Eder
Measles surge blamed on anti-vax sects after 80 children die
The churches attract millions of followers with their promises to heal illnesses and deliver people from poverty.
- by Nyasha Chingono
Measles will be back after 22 million babies miss their shots: WHO
Reported measles cases fell by more than 80 per cent last year compared with 2019, but many children missed their vaccine doses leaves them vulnerable.
- by Amna Karimi
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