Two state health agencies in Australia have warned of a potential measles outbreak risk after an exposed passenger travelled between Adelaide and Sydney on a recent Qantas flight.
South Australia Health confirmed an adult passenger contracted the disease overseas and visited several public facilities in Adelaide prior to the December 29 flight.
Meanwhile, NSW Health urged passengers on the Qantas flight to be conscious of any possible symptoms developing over the next 10 days.
“This is the third case of measles in travellers who have returned to NSW in the past week after visiting countries in Southeast Asia where there are ongoing outbreaks,” NSW Health said.
There were two other recent cases of measles in inbound travellers.
“It is very important that people suspecting measles phone their doctor before any visit and mention why they are attending, so precautions can be taken,” SA Health said.
SA Health said there were seven confirmed cases of measles in the state last year.
