NSW Health is advising people in Potts Point, Darlinghurst, and the Sydney CBD to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case. This case is a returned traveller from Southeast Asia, where there are ongoing outbreaks of measles.
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- Replying to @NSWHealthPeople can also visit the Australian Government Smart Traveller website for information on health risks, including measles outbreaks relevant to their travel destination: smartraveller.gov.auIf you, or a loved one, is experiencing measles symptoms, or have questions about measles, please call your GP or healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
- Replying to @NSWHealthRSV vaccines are recommended and free for adults aged 75+ and pregnant women. Flu vaccines are available and recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over, especially those at higher risk of severe illness.
- Influenza activity increased but remained at a low level. COVID-19 remained at a low level of activity. RSV remains at a high level of activity. Full report: health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/cov…
- Influenza activity increased but remained at a low level. COVID-19 remained at a low level of activity. RSV remains at a high level of activity. Full report: health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/cov…RSV vaccines are recommended and free for adults aged 75+ and pregnant women. Flu vaccines are available and recommended for everyone aged 6 months and over, especially those at higher risk of severe illness.
- NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case from Queensland who visited several locations across Sydney CBD while unknowingly infectious.Replying to @NSWHealthFor more information on measles, view the measles factsheet (health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/fac…) information on health risks, including measles outbreaks relevant to their travel destination.People can also visit the Australian Government Smart Traveller website for (smartraveller.gov.au) If you, or a loved one, is experiencing measles symptoms, or have questions about measles, please call your GP or healthdirect on 1800 022 222.





