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The Australian
3 days ago
- Health
- 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
3 days ago
- Health
- 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.'
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Health
- Perth Now
New measles exposure sites prompts warning to FIFO workers
WA Health is urging overseas travellers and fly-in fly-out workers to get vaccinated against measles, following two new cases. 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
