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A recently returned traveller to Bali has brought a confirmed case of measles home to Queensland, prompting a health warning for Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
Queensland Health issued the alert on Thursday afternoon, emphasising the need – and benefit – of vaccinations.
Metro North Public Health physician Dr Doug Shaw said anyone who was at any of 11 identified locations should monitor themselves for symptoms for at least 18 days.
The measles sufferer (not pictured) visited, from left, Mooloolaba; West Village in West End and Brisbane Airport domestic arrivals.Credit: .
“If they do develop symptoms, they should seek medical advice,” he said.
“Early symptoms of measles include a fever, tiredness, cough, runny nose, and red, inflamed eyes. Those symptoms then progress to a blotchy red rash, which often starts on the face before becoming widespread.”
Queensland Health said the returned traveller was infections while visiting the following locations in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast:
Friday, September 19
- Uroko Sushi at Everton Park Plaza between 7.15pm and 8.45pm.
- Miss Sophia’s Gelateria on Stafford Road between 8.15pm and 9pm.
- Brisbane Domestic Airport arrivals area between 9pm and 9.45pm.
- Woolworths Skygate (Brisbane Airport) between 9.30pm and 10.30pm.
Saturday, September 20
- Yiayia’s Pantry, Toowong, between 11.30am and 12.45pm.
- Woolworths West Village, West End, between 1pm and 2pm.
- Harris Farm Markets, West End, between 12.30pm and 1.45pm.
Sunday, September 21
- La Casa Restaurant (Mooloolaba Esplanade) between 1.30pm and 2.30pm.
- Surf Dive and Ski (Mooloolaba Esplanade) between 4.15pm and 5pm.
- Outside Artigiano Gelato (Mooloolaba Esplanade) between 4.45pm and 5.45 pm.
- Outside Mooloolaba Fish Market between 5.30pm and 6.45 pm.
Queensland Health stressed these locations did not pose an ongoing risk, but asked anyone who was there to monitor their health.
“Measles symptoms typically start between seven and 18 days after infection,” Shaw said.
“Anyone seeking treatment for an illness they think could be measles should call ahead before visiting their GP or medical practice to allow precautions to be taken that can prevent the illness spreading to others.”
Queensland Health recommends vaccination as the best way to prevent measles, and two vaccine doses provides the best protection.
The authority said the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine was safe, effective and free for children at 12 and 18 months of age, or earlier if travelling overseas.
It was also free in Queensland for anyone born during or since 1966 who had not already had two doses. Those unsure of whether they had had two doses were urged to get a vaccine, freely available at GPs and some pharmacies, as additional doses were safe.
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