Two new measles cases in Victoria, public urged to be alert

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Two new measles cases have been recorded in Victoria, with the public urged to look out for symptoms.

Two returned overseas travellers visited several public locations in Melbourne while contagious with measles between January 17 and 24.

The illness starts with cold-like symptoms, such as a cough, fever and runny nose. It then develops into a rash on the face and spreads down the body, health authorities said.

Two new measles cases have been recorded in Victoria, with the public urged to look out for symptoms.

Symptoms will develop within 7 to 18 days after being exposed to the illness.

“People can be administered MMR vaccine within 72 hours of exposure to measles to prevent infection,” Victoria’s Acting Chief Health Officer Dr Christian McGrath said.

“Failing that, we recommend that people monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention if any symptoms develop.

“Measles outbreaks have recently been reported across the globe and anyone planning overseas travel should ensure they have received appropriate vaccinations, including an MMR vaccine if they don’t have a history of two previous MMR vaccinations.”

The new cases do not include a third case recorded earlier this week.

Measles is highly contagious and can be spread through airborne droplets and through contact with an infected person’s saliva or “nose secretions,” according to Victoria Health.

List of locations visited by new measles cases

Anyone who visited the below locations has been urged to monitor symptoms and seek medical help if necessary.

January 17: 6 am to 3pm at Bay City Auto Group (and associated construction site) 140 Dandenong Road West, Frankston, VIC 3199

January 17: 7.3 pm to 9.30pm at Box Hill Action Indoor Sports 9 Clarice Road, Box Hill, Victoria, 3128

January 18: 6am to 3pm at Bay City Auto Group (and associated construction site) 140 Dandenong Road West, Frankston, VIC 3199

January 19: 6am to 3pm at Bay City Auto Group (and associated construction site) 140 Dandenong Road West, Frankston, VIC 3199

January 22: 5.30pm to 7.20pm at Costco Ringwood 29 Bond Street, Ringwood VIC 3134

January 23: 12pm to 12.45pm at DFO South Wharf – shopping centre and carpark 20 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006

January 23: 12.15pm to 13.20pm at Docklands Park Playground 1-47 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands VIC 3008

January 23: 12.40pm to 1.40pm at Collins Square Food Court 727 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

January 23: 1.10pm to 1.40pm at Tram 48 to North Balwyn from Stop 1 Spencer St/Collins St to Stop 5 Elizabeth St/Collins St #5

January 23: 1.40pm – 3.35pm at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium King St, Melbourne VIC 3000

January 23: 3.30pm to 5.30pm Melbourne River Cruises 4pm departure Berth 2, Federation Wharf, Princes Walk, Melbourne VIC 3000

January 23: 5.30pm to 6pm Tram 70 to Waterfront City Docklands. From Stop 6 Russell Street/Flinders Street to Stop D6-Victoria Police Centre/Flinders St

January 23: 5.40pm to 6.20pm DFO South Wharf – carpark only 20 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006