Metro North Measles Alert

Metro North Public Health Unit (MNPHU) is reminding community members of the importance of vaccination following notification of a confirmed case of measles in Brisbane.

The case recently returned from Bali where it is believed they contracted the infection.

The case was unknowingly infectious while visiting the following locations in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast:

Mooloolaba

• Outside Mooloolaba Fish Market on Sunday 21 September between 5:30pm and 6:45 pm.
• Outside Artigiano Gelato (Mooloolaba Esplanade) on Sunday 21 September between 4:45pm and 5:45 pm.
• Surf Dive and Ski (Mooloolaba Esplanade) on Sunday 21 September between 4:15pm and 5:00pm.
• La Casa Restaurant (Mooloolaba Esplanade) on Sunday 21 September between 1:30pm and 2:30pm.

Brisbane

• Woolworths West Village on Saturday 20 September between 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
• Harris Farm Markets West End on Saturday 20 September between 12:30pm and 1:45pm.
• Yiayia’s Pantry Toowong on Saturday 20 September between 11:30am and 12:45pm.
• Woolworths Skygate (Brisbane Airport) on Friday 19 September between 9:30pm and 10:30pm.
• Brisbane Domestic Airport (arrivals area) on Friday 19 September between 9:00pm and 9:45pm.
• Miss Sophia’s Gelateria (Stafford Road) on Friday 19 September between 8:15pm and 9:00pm.
• Uroko Sushi (Everton Park Plaza) on Friday 19 September between 7:15pm and 8:45pm.

These locations do not pose an ongoing risk to people.

Metro North Public Health physician Dr Doug Shaw said anyone who was at these locations during these times should monitor themselves for symptoms for 18 days from when they may have had contact. Queensland Health recommends vaccination as the best way to prevent measles, and two vaccine doses provides the best protection.

The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe, effective and free for children at 12 and 18 months of age, or earlier if they are travelling overseas. It is also free in QLD for anyone born during or since 1966 who hasn’t already had two doses.

People who are unsure of whether they have had two doses should get a vaccine, as additional doses are safe. The MMR vaccine is freely available at General Practices and some pharmacies; however, some practices may charge a consultation fee.

New measles resources have been developed and are now published online.

• Think measles? Act fast - alert poster for clinical areas
• Think it might be measles?  – alert poster for waiting areas
• Measles - what you need to know – fact sheet
• Exposed to someone with measles?  – fact sheet