Pilbara measles outbreak: Community cluster rises to seven as WA Health urges people to get vaccinated

Measles, the Ministry of Health on Tuesday after confirming the seventh case on the community epidemic of the region continues to spread to Pilbara.

Hedland Health Campus continues to be a site of exposure after health officials have added two more dates to the public health warning.

Measles are a virus in a very infectious air. An infected person may last in a room for up to 30 minutes after leaving.

Early symptoms contain fever, fatigue, painful eyes, cough and nose discharge, then typically a red rash in a red way three to four days later. The rash usually begins on its face before spreading to the rest of the body.

Anyone who participates in the last places at the following dates and hours should follow the symptoms seven to 18 days after potential exposure. Symptoms usually start to show a 10 -day sign.

People with measles usually can transfer the virus to others the day before their symptoms begin and for four days after red rashes appear.

The latest epidemic encouraged health authorities to remind health professionals to remind them of being awake for measles among the overseas travelers who returned.

Public health warning, “All personnel with a fiery rash in patients who have a high doubt for measles, make sure,” he said.

Health officials encourage people to control the status of JAB as WA’s case burden reaches 46 so far.

After 1965, everyone who has not received vaccine containing two doses of measles is at the risk of contraction of the virus.

For infants, the first dose of a measles, mumps, measles (MMR) vaccine is usually given in 12 months under the National Vaccination Program program.

However, babies younger for six months can take a MMR vaccine before traveling abroad to countries where measles are high.

If a baby receives an early dose before traveling, it is recommended that they take 12 -month and 18 -month doses in parallel to NIP.

Anyone who develops symptoms should wear a mask, to isolate and seek medical care to be tested for measles.

For the latest exposure site updates Public Health Warning Online.

New exposure sites:

• Wednesday 01/10/2025 10:40 – Thursday 02/10/2025 02/10/2025 4:40, Ed Hedland Health Campus, Colebatch Way, South Hedland
• Wednesday 1/10/2025, 12:40 – 01:55 – Ed Hedland Health Campus, Colebatch Way, South Hedland
• Tuesday 30/09/2025, 11:00 – 14:00 – South Hedland Shopping Center (including Muffin Break and Coles) Colebatch Way & Rason CT, South Hedland

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