Further measles reported

Chief Health Officer Dr Tarun Weeramanthri has issued an alert to the Victorian community that there is a new case of measles in the state – this is in addition to the measles case reported on February 7.
Dr Weeramanthri advises that this case had recently returned from Pakistan – they were infectious on Emirates flight EK 408 from Dubai to Melbourne, while at Melbourne Airport, and at Monash Children’s Hospital.
Growing outbreaks continue to be reported internationally including in Vietnam and Thailand.
Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can spread from person-to-person and potentially lead to serious health complications.
Anyone who develops symptoms of measles should seek medical care. Wear a mask and call ahead to make sure you can be isolated from others.
All Victorians are eligible to receive the free measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine if born during or after 1966 and do not have documentation of having received 2 doses of measles-containing vaccine.
Anyone planning overseas travel should make sure they have received appropriate travel vaccinations, including the MMR vaccine. This is especially important for anyone planning on travelling to South and South-East Asia, including Vietnam.
Infants who are travelling to countries where measles is endemic, or where measles outbreaks are occurring, are encouraged to receive the MMR vaccine from as young as 6-months of age, in addition to their two scheduled doses.