WA Health is reminding individuals who were present at Perth Airport on Friday, 6 June to stay vigilant for symptoms of measles following a confirmed case in a traveler from overseas.

The infected person was contagious during an international flight from London to Perth and a domestic flight from Perth to Brisbane.

• Qantas flight QF10 - departed London (Heathrow) at 11:55am (local time) and arrived at Perth International Airport (T3) on Friday, 6 June at 11:40am
• Perth Airport (Qantas terminals T3/T4) - from 11:40am to 1:35pm on Friday, 6 June
• Qantas flight QF938 - departed Perth Domestic Airport (T4) at 1:05pm and arrived in Brisbane at 7:10pm

Dr. Rebecca Hogan, Acting Director of Communicable Diseases at the Department, mentioned that although the risk at these locations is low, individuals who were on the flights or at Perth Airport (T3/T4) during those times should monitor themselves for symptoms.

Measles symptoms include fever, fatigue, runny nose, red eyes, cough, and a red rash that typically starts on the face and spreads to the body after a few days. Symptoms usually appear around 10 days post-exposure but can vary from seven to 18 days.

Dr. Hogan emphasized the importance of staying up to date with vaccinations, especially before international travel. She also mentioned that babies can receive their first MMR vaccine dose at six months if traveling to high-risk measles areas.

Individuals who suspect they may have measles should seek medical advice and contact healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for assistance.

For more information on measles, visit HealthyWA.

Additional Immunization Information

Immunization records can be accessed through Medicare online accounts or My Health Record linked to myGov. Those born from 1996 should have their immunizations recorded online, while individuals aged 30 years or older may need to check their childhood immunization records with a doctor.

People born between 1966 and 1993 without evidence of two doses can get a government-funded measles vaccine from a GP or participating pharmacy. Babies receiving the first MMR dose at six months for travel need two more doses after 12 months.

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