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Measles Alert for Sydney Airport

Measles Alert for Sydney Airport
By Jeff Gibbs
NSW Health has issued a measles alert after a person infectious with the virus travelled on an international flight into Sydney and a domestic flight to the Gold Coast on Friday, 17 January 2025.
Locations of Concern
Individuals who were at the following locations during the specified times should monitor for symptoms:
- Jetstar flight JQ4 from Honolulu to Sydney, arriving at 4:29pm.
- Qantas flight QF596 from Sydney to Gold Coast, departing Sydney T3 at 9:03pm.
- Sydney International Airport: 4:30pm – 6:30pm.
- Bus transfer from Sydney International to Domestic Airport T3: 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
- Sydney Domestic Airport T3: 6:30pm – 9:00pm.
Symptoms to Watch
Dr. Christine Selvey, NSW Health Director of the Communicable Diseases Branch, has urged people who were at these locations to watch for symptoms of measles until Tuesday, 4 February 2025.
Symptoms include:
- Early signs: Fever, runny nose, sore eyes, and a cough.
- Later signs: A red, blotchy rash spreading from the head and face to the rest of the body, usually appearing 3-4 days after the initial symptoms.
What to Do
If you develop symptoms:
- Call ahead before visiting your doctor to avoid exposing others.
- Inform the clinic of your symptoms and possible exposure to measles.
Vaccination Reminder
NSW Health is reminding the community to check their measles vaccination status, particularly before traveling overseas.
- Who needs the vaccine?
- Anyone born after 1965 should ensure they’ve had two doses of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine.
- The vaccine is free for children at 12 and 18 months and for anyone born after 1965 who hasn’t had two doses.
- For children under 12 months:
- The first MMR dose can be given up to three months earlier if traveling to high-risk areas. Consult your GP for advice.
- Uncertain about your vaccination status?
- If unsure, you should still get vaccinated as additional doses are safe.
The MMR vaccine is available from GPs for all ages and from pharmacies for people over 5 years old.
For More Information
For further details, refer to the NSW Health measles factsheet.
This alert highlights the importance of staying vigilant against measles, a highly infectious disease, and ensuring vaccinations are up to date.
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