The outbreak of measles in Queensland has risen to 13 cases since the start of this year, with a warning issued for areas on Brisbane’s northside after a man who returned from Vietnam was diagnosed.
The man visited Toombul Shopping Centre’s Priceline Pharmacy from 1.30pm to 2.30pm on the 11th of April and on the 13th of April also visited Kedron Coles between 10am and 11am, and Wooloowin’s KC Dry Cleaners at some point during the same morning.
Dr Rosie Muller of Metro North Public Health advised people who were in those locations at those times should seek medical advice if they develop symptoms including fever, a runny nose, red eyes, and a blotchy red rash that can spread after originally starting from the face.
You can speak to a registered nurse for health advice by calling 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84), which is a confidential phone service available to Queenslanders 24/7. This line does not replace a proper medical consultation, and in the event of an emergency you should always dial 000.