A new case of measles has been identified in Victoria in a returned traveller from Indonesia.
The Victorian Department of Health has warned the person was infectious when they visited a number of public venues in Melbourne earlier this month.
Anyone who visited the following sites between February 16 and 17 should be on high alert for symptoms of the highly-infectious viral disease, seek medical care if they develop symptoms, wear a mask and call ahead to ensure they can be isolated from others.
Hikaru Sushi, M-City Monash Shopping Centre, Clayton, between 6pm – 7.30pm
Village Cinemas, cinema 6, M-City Monash Shopping Centre, Clayton, between 7pm – 10pm
February 17
Chemist Warehouse Clayton, 4.45 – 5.30pm
The illness usually begins with cold-like symptoms such as a runny nose, red eyes and a cough, followed by fever and a rash.
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The characteristic rash usually begins three to four days after the first symptoms, generally starting on the face and then spreading to the rest of the body.
Measles is a that spreads quickly with close contact, especially in those who are not fully vaccinated.
Young children and adults with weakened immune systems are the most at risk of serious illness.
