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Travellers at Sydney Airport warned to watch out for measles

NSW Health said anyone transiting through Sydney’s international and domestic airports on January 17 should watch for measles symptoms for at least another 10 days.

  • Angus Thomson

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Queensland Health has reported a confirmed case of measles, with potential exposure sites across Brisbane’s south and central suburbs.

Measles alert after infected man visits shops, malls across Brisbane

Brisbane’s Metro Health Services issued an emergency alert after a man was infectious in the city’s southern and central suburbs from December 12 to 16.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
A two-year-old boy has tested positiver for measles after being active in the community from December 9.

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.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Queensland Health issued a warning for a case of measles in the Brisbane community.

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.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Measles cases are on the rise globally as authorities warn Australians to make sure they are up to date with vaccinations.

‘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.

  • Amber Schultz
The emergency department at Westmead Hospital where police arrested Turner last Thursday.

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.

  • Christopher Harris
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The Children’s Hospital at Westmead is among locations listed on the latest measles alert.

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.

  • Sarah McPhee
The measles rash on the face of a child.

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.

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The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.

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.

  • Phoebe Loomes
A registered nurse administers a vaccination in Ohio in 2019. Many of these shots didn’t happen during the pandemic.

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.

  • Jennifer Rigby

Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/topic/measles-outbreak-1mx7