Victorian Chief Health Officer Dr Caroline McElnay has issued an alert to the community, advising that a new measles case has been reported in an adult who likely acquired their infection overseas.
There is an ongoing risk of measles importation in travellers returning from overseas, with the full list of exposure sites available here.
Measles is a highly infectious disease that can cause serious illness and is spread through airborne droplets and contact with respiratory secretions.
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others – two doses of vaccine are required for immunity.
Anyone who has attended a listed exposure site during the specified dates and times listed should monitor for symptoms for up to 18 days after the exposure and follow the recommendations.
Global case numbers of measles are rising across multiple regions including Asia, Europe, North America, Africa and the Middle East, with outbreaks reported in multiple neighbouring countries including Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines and India.
Any overseas travel could lead to measles exposure.