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As we navigate through the hustle and bustle of daily life, we sometimes forget that we are still vulnerable to age-old health threats.
A stark reminder of this has emerged with an urgent health alert issued for residents and visitors in two of Australia's bustling regions.
Health officials confirmed several cases of measles in Western Sydney and the Gold Coast region.
The NSW government sounded the alert following the diagnosis of an individual who came from a holiday in Vietnam.
While authorities found that the person was not infectious during the flight, NSW Health still advised everyone to be cautious.
According to NSW Health, anyone who visited Family Doctors Berala, Berala Pharmacy and 4 Cyte Pathology last Saturday, 18 January, should be vigilant for symptoms.
If signs of measles do persist, seek medical attention immediately.
South Western Sydney Local Health District's Director, Dr Mitchell Smith, urged everyone to keep an eye on possible symptoms that may arise.
'It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after being exposed,' Dr Mitchell explained.
'It's crucial for people who visited the affected sites to monitor their health up until Wednesday, 5 February.'
'If you experience symptoms, please call ahead before visiting your doctor,' Dr Mitchell added.
The outbreak is not limited to New South Wales.
Queensland Health issued a measles alert after a traveller who contracted the disease overseas visited the Gold Coast.
The individual travelled via Qantas flight QF596 from Sydney Domestic Airport last 17 January.
The flight arrived at the Gold Coast at 9:30 pm and was at the Gold Coast Airport between 9:30 pm and 10:15 pm.
With all these warnings, measles should not be taken lightly.
It could manifest through common symptoms such as fever, sore eyes, runny nose, and a cough.
Three or four days after the initial symptoms, red, blotchy rashes could appear on the head and the face before spreading to the rest of the body.
Complications from measles could lead to severe cases like pneumonia, ear infections, and encephalitis.
Measles could strike anyone, but it is most common among children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals.
Individuals, especially people born after 1965, should keep their vaccinations up to date—especially for those planning to travel abroad for a holiday.
If you suspect that you or someone you know may have contracted measles, seek medical help from a general practitioner as soon as possible.
Have you checked your vaccination status recently, or do you have any concerns about the current measles alert? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.
A stark reminder of this has emerged with an urgent health alert issued for residents and visitors in two of Australia's bustling regions.
Health officials confirmed several cases of measles in Western Sydney and the Gold Coast region.
The NSW government sounded the alert following the diagnosis of an individual who came from a holiday in Vietnam.
While authorities found that the person was not infectious during the flight, NSW Health still advised everyone to be cautious.
Several cases of measles were detected from travellers who came from international destinations. Image Credit: Pexels/Rafael Guimarães
According to NSW Health, anyone who visited Family Doctors Berala, Berala Pharmacy and 4 Cyte Pathology last Saturday, 18 January, should be vigilant for symptoms.
If signs of measles do persist, seek medical attention immediately.
South Western Sydney Local Health District's Director, Dr Mitchell Smith, urged everyone to keep an eye on possible symptoms that may arise.
'It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after being exposed,' Dr Mitchell explained.
'It's crucial for people who visited the affected sites to monitor their health up until Wednesday, 5 February.'
'If you experience symptoms, please call ahead before visiting your doctor,' Dr Mitchell added.
The outbreak is not limited to New South Wales.
Queensland Health issued a measles alert after a traveller who contracted the disease overseas visited the Gold Coast.
The individual travelled via Qantas flight QF596 from Sydney Domestic Airport last 17 January.
The flight arrived at the Gold Coast at 9:30 pm and was at the Gold Coast Airport between 9:30 pm and 10:15 pm.
With all these warnings, measles should not be taken lightly.
It could manifest through common symptoms such as fever, sore eyes, runny nose, and a cough.
Three or four days after the initial symptoms, red, blotchy rashes could appear on the head and the face before spreading to the rest of the body.
Complications from measles could lead to severe cases like pneumonia, ear infections, and encephalitis.
Measles could strike anyone, but it is most common among children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals.
Individuals, especially people born after 1965, should keep their vaccinations up to date—especially for those planning to travel abroad for a holiday.
If you suspect that you or someone you know may have contracted measles, seek medical help from a general practitioner as soon as possible.
