After infectious cases passed through the domestic and international terminals this week, NSW Health has issued a measles alert for Sydney Airport and two flights.
Passengers on Garuda Indonesia flight GA712, which arrived in Sydney at approximately 11 A.M. on Tuesday, from Jakarta may have been exposed.
The alert also applies to those who were in the baggage claim area and international arrivals terminal between 11 A.M. and 1.30 P.M., as well as the arrivals taxi stand between 1 P.M. and 1.45 P.M.
Jetstar flight JQ505 from Sydney to Melbourne, which was scheduled to depart at 8 A.M. on Wednesday, February 18 as well as departures from Sydney domestic airport Terminal 2 on the same day, were listed as having a separate exposure.
Several medical facilities and a pharmacy visited while an infected person was contagious are also on NSW Health’s exposure list.
These include Northern Beaches Hospital and the Brookvale Medicare Urgent Care Clinic and Advanced Health Pharmacy on Restwell Street in Bankstown.
People who were present at the specified times should still keep an eye out for symptoms, authorities emphasized even though the locations do not present a continuous risk.
“Symptoms to watch out for include fever, runny nose, sore eyes and a cough,” stated Dr. Vicky Sheppeard.
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A few days later, she said a rash may appear. To help stop the spread, she advised anyone who feels ill to call before going to the doctor or emergency room.
Noting that people born in 1966 or later typically require two doses of a measles containing vaccine to be deemed immune, NSW Health is advising people to confirm they are fully vaccinated.
“If administered early enough, the measles vaccine can prevent the disease even after exposure,” stated Dr. Sheppeard.
