Melbourne Airport has reported a case of measles.

Good news, everyone! A new case of the measles has been identified at Melbourne Airport. According to reports, a traveller who had recently returned from overseas tested positive for the disease after passing through the airport's T2 international terminal on Wednesday evening. Specifically, the time frame is between 9:15 pm and 10:30 pm. It turns out the traveller had been on flight EK408 from Dubai.

Naturally, this has raised some concerns among those who may have been in contact with the infected individual. The health department of Victoria has advised anyone who was on the same flight or was present at the airport during the specified times to monitor themselves for any symptoms. As the Chief Health Officer, Dr Clare Looker, explained, this is because the incubation period for measles is around 18 days. So, even if you were exposed, symptoms may not become apparent until a week later.

If, however, you do develop any symptoms, it is crucial that you seek medical attention immediately. Dr Looker stressed the importance of calling ahead before heading to a medical facility. This way, they can make arrangements for you to be seen in isolation to prevent the spread of the disease to other patients.

As many of us are aware, measles is a highly infectious viral disease that can spread quickly, particularly among unvaccinated individuals. Victoria Health has also pointed out that young children and adults with weakened immune systems are at the highest risk of developing serious complications from the disease. So, it is essential to take all necessary precautions to protect ourselves and those around us.

Symptoms of measles typically start with common cold-like symptoms, including a runny nose and cough. This is then followed by a fever and a characteristic rash. Recently, there have been several cases of measles reported in people who either have not been vaccinated or have recently returned from overseas. However, it is worth noting that measles is relatively rare in Australia, thanks to our high vaccination rates.

In light of this new case, Dr Looker has emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated before travelling overseas. This includes making sure you have received the recommended MMR vaccine, especially if you have not had two previous vaccinations. Let's all do our part to stay healthy and keep our community safe.

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