New measles exposure sites prompts warning to FIFO workers
A measles alert was issued for three cases of measles in the Perth and Pilbara region in July, with two additional cases linked to this cluster being detected.
Several new exposure sites have been listed including domestic and international flights to Bali and to Newman.
Communicable Disease Control Directorate acting director Clare Huppatz urged community members who are travelling, whether for overseas holidays or for work to mine sites within Australia, to check their vaccination status.
'Measles is highly infectious and continues to pose a risk to non-immune people working on mine sites in regional WA,' she said.
'However, international travel is still the most likely source of measles.
'See your doctor or pharmacist for a free measles vaccine - if you are unsure whether you were fully vaccinated with two doses in the past, now is a good time to get another dose.'
The measles vaccine is free to anyone born after 1965.
People aged between 30 and 60 years are most at risk as they are less likely to have been fully vaccinated or previously exposed to measles.
The alert comes after a measles case was detected in a worker at BHP's Newman mining operations last month as well as a Qantas crew member.
Measles is a highly infectious virus which can spread via airborne droplets and usually develops 10 days after exposure.
Symptoms include fever, tiredness, cough, runny nose, and sore eyes, followed by a florid red non-itchy rash three or four days later.
The rash usually starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
Anyone who is not immune and attended the exposure sites during the listed dates and times should monitor for symptoms from seven to 18 days after attending that location.
Healthdirect 1800 022 222 Friday 1/08/2025, 9:30pm to 10:20pm, 7-Eleven, 162 Russell Street, Morley
Friday 1/08/2025, 10:40am to 11:30am, JB Hi Fi, 1 Council Avenue, Rockingham
Friday 1/08/2025, 9:45am to 11:00am, Department of Transport Driving Test Centre, 37 McNicholl Street, Rockingham
Thursday 31/07/2025, 1:45pm to 2:45pm, Angel Studios (within Mandurah Forum), 330 Pinjarra Rd
Thursday 31/07/2025, 11:30am to 2:45pm, Mandurah Forum, 330 Pinjarra Rd
Thursday 31/07/2025, 6:00am to 11:00am, McDonalds, Baldivis Stockland Shopping Centre, 20 Settlers Avenue
Wednesday 30/07/2025, 2:30pm to 3:30pm, Shampoo shop, Rockingham Centre, 1 Council Avenue
Monday 28/07/2025, 1:10am to 2:00am, Perth Airport, Terminal 1, International terminal
Sunday 27/07/2025 9:45pm to Monday 28/07/2025 1:10am, Jetstar flight JQ117, Bali (Indonesia) to Perth
Tuesday 22/07/2025, 6:30pm to 10:15pm, Jetstar flight JQ108, Perth to Bali (Indonesia)
Tuesday 22/07/2025, 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Perth Airport, Terminal 1, International terminal
Tuesday 22/07/2025, 4:00pm to 5:00pm, Little Harvest Food Store, T1 International terminal, Perth Airport
Sunday 20/07/2025, 8:30pm to 9:30pm, Perth Airport, Terminal 4 (Qantas Domestic) Miller Road, Perth Airport WA
Sunday 20/07/2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm, Qantas flight QF1711, Newman to Perth
Sunday 20/07/2025, 2:50pm to 7:00pm, Newman Airport, Rutland Circuit
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Australian
2 days ago
- The Australian
Measles alert for Perth and the Pilbara
Fly-in-fly-out workers have been urged to get a measles vaccination after two new cases were detected in Western Australia. Authorities said the new cases were linked to a cluster that was identified in Perth and the Pilbara last month. WA Health director of communicable disease control Clare Huppatz said people travelling overseas or to mine sites should check their vaccination status. 'Measles is highly infectious and continues to pose a risk to non-immune people working on mine sites in regional WA,' she said. Two more measles cases have been identified in WA and are linked a cluster detected in Perth and the Pilbara last month. 'However, international travel is still the most likely source of measles.' Dr Huppatz said people aged between 30 and 60 years were most at risk and were less likely to have been fully vaccinated or previously exposed to measles. 'This is why I encourage anyone aged between 30 and 60 years, whether you are travelling for work or holidays, to check you are vaccinated against measles.' Early symptoms include fever, tiredness, cough, runny nose, and sore eyes, followed by a red non-itchy rash three to four days later. The measles vaccine is free to anyone born after 1965, offers a high level of protection against the disease, and prevents spread in the community and can be accessed through a GP or pharmacist. People can check WA Health for the latest exposure sites which included flights between Perth and Bali. 'Early symptoms include fever, tiredness, cough, runny nose, and sore eyes, followed by a red non-itchy rash three to four days later,' Dr Huppatz said. 'The rash usually starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body and people usually feel very unwell.' Read related topics: Vaccinations
News.com.au
2 days ago
- News.com.au
FIFO workers are on alert after measles detected in the Pilbara and Perth
Fly-in-fly-out workers have been urged to get a measles vaccination after two new cases were detected in Western Australia. Authorities said the new cases were linked to a cluster that was identified in Perth and the Pilbara last month. WA Health director of communicable disease control Clare Huppatz said people travelling overseas or to mine sites should check their vaccination status. 'Measles is highly infectious and continues to pose a risk to non-immune people working on mine sites in regional WA,' she said. 'However, international travel is still the most likely source of measles.' Dr Huppatz said people aged between 30 and 60 years were most at risk and were less likely to have been fully vaccinated or previously exposed to measles. 'This is why I encourage anyone aged between 30 and 60 years, whether you are travelling for work or holidays, to check you are vaccinated against measles.' The measles vaccine is free to anyone born after 1965, offers a high level of protection against the disease, and prevents spread in the community and can be accessed through a GP or pharmacist. People can check WA Health for the latest exposure sites which included flights between Perth and Bali. 'Early symptoms include fever, tiredness, cough, runny nose, and sore eyes, followed by a red non-itchy rash three to four days later,' Dr Huppatz said. 'The rash usually starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body and people usually feel very unwell.'
9 News
2 days ago
- 9 News
FIFO workers urged to get vaccinated as measle cases rise
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Health officials in Western Australia are urging fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) workers to get vaccinated against measles as another two new cases of measles have been confirmed. It comes after a measles alert was issued when three cases of the disease were detected in the Perth and Pilbara regions last month. The updated WA Health alert has listed several new exposure sites, including Perth Airport, Newman Airport and Denpasar Airport in Bali, Indonesia. Measles cases in WA are affecting areas with a high proportion of FIFO workers. (Getty) It also lists affected flights flown between Perth and Bali, with passengers on the flights told to monitor for symptoms. These can include fever, tiredness, cough, runny nose, and sore eyes, followed by a red non-itchy rash three to four days later. The rash usually starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. Dr Claire Huppertz said vaccination still remained the most powerful tool against the highly infectious disease. "I encourage anyone aged between 30 and 60 years, whether you are travelling for work or holidays, to check you are vaccinated against measles," she said. "The measles vaccine is free to anyone born after 1965, offers a high level of protection against the disease, and prevents spread in the community. "Measles is highly infectious and continues to pose a risk to non-immune people working on mine sites in regional WA." According to government figures, 77 Australians were diagnosed with measles between January and May this year. Most of these people are unvaccinated, and had also travelled overseas shortly before contracting the disease. national Australia Perth Western Australia Disease measles Vaccination CONTACT US Auto news: Honda here to stay in Australia, announces growth plans.
