Health authorities in New South Wales (NSW) and South Australia have issued public health alerts following potential measles exposure from an adult traveller who recently returned from overseas. The individual visited various public locations in Adelaide and Sydney, including travel on a Qantas flight between the two cities on December 29, while infectious with measles.
Exposure Details
An adult traveler, who had contracted measles overseas, visited multiple public facilities in Adelaide before taking a Qantas flight to Sydney on December 29. The specific flight number was not detailed in the reports. This individual had recently returned from south-east Asia.
Public Health Advisories
NSW Health and South Australia Health have both issued alerts. NSW Health has advised passengers on the identified Qantas flight to monitor for measles symptoms over a ten-day period following the exposure event. SA Health recommends that individuals suspecting measles contact their general practitioner by phone prior to visiting a clinic, which enables necessary precautions to be taken.
Recent Measles Cases
This incident represents the third reported measles case in New South Wales within the past week, all involving travelers returning from Southeast Asian countries currently experiencing outbreaks. Additionally, two other measles cases in inbound travelers have been reported recently. South Australia recorded seven confirmed measles cases in the preceding year.