General News
6 July, 2023
Exposure sites listed for Melbourne measles case
Victorians are being warned to check an exposure site list and monitor for symptoms after a case of measles was identified in a traveller returning from overseas recently. Public exposure sites attended by the person were: • Friday, June 23 from 7...
Victorians are being warned to check an exposure site list and monitor for symptoms after a case of measles was identified in a traveller returning from overseas recently.
Public exposure sites attended by the person were:
• Friday, June 23 from 7 am to 3.30 pm — Ground Lease Model Project – Holland Court, Flemington.
Anyone who visited the site during this time should monitor for onset of symptoms until July 11.
• Friday, June 23 from 11 to 11.40 am at Tiger Bread Bakery & Café in Flemington. Monitor for onset of symptoms until July 11.
• Friday, June 23 from 4 to 5.30 pm at Anytime Fitness Rowville. Monitor for onset of symptoms until July 11.
• Friday, June 23 from 4 to 5.30 pm at The Corner @ Wellington Village. Monitor for onset of symptoms until July 11.
• Saturday, June 24 from 7 am to 3 pm at Ground Lease Model Project — Holland Court, Flemington. Monitor for onset of symptoms until July 12.
• Saturday, June 24 from 11 to 11.40 am at Tiger Bread Bakery & Café in Flemington. Monitor for onset of symptoms until July 12.
• Sunday, June 25 from 9.20 to 11.30 am at the Rowville vs Wantirna South Football Club (juniors match) at the Schultz Reserve Club Room and Football Ground. Monitor for onset of symptoms until July 13.
Anyone who attended the exposure sites during the specified dates and times should monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if symptoms develop.
Symptoms can develop seven to 18 days after exposure.
Initial symptoms of measles may be similar to those of COVID-19 and influenza.
The illness usually begins with fever, runny nose, cough and conjunctivitis, followed by a rash. The characteristic maculopapular rash usually begins three to four days after the first symptoms, generally starting on the face and then spreading to the rest of the body.
Anyone who presents with signs and symptoms compatible with measles should be tested and notified to the Department of Health.
Young and unvaccinated infants, pregnant women and people with a weakened immune system are at increased risk of serious complications from measles.
“Recent Victorian cases of measles have been identified in people who are not fully immunised against measles and who have travelled overseas or been in contact with returned overseas travellers. Measles is rare in Australia, thanks to widespread vaccination rates,” Victoria’s Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said.
“People who are planning to travel overseas should ensure they have received appropriate vaccinations, including MMR vaccine if they don’t have a history of two previous MMR vaccinations.”