New South Wales Health has issued an urgent warning following a confirmed case of highly infectious measles disease in Greater Western Sydney.
A Sydney resident recently returned from Vietnam, where he is currently experiencing a widespread measles outbreak, and visited Family Doctors Berala last Saturday with the virus between 10am and 11:15am
The state health body has advised those living in the western Sydney area to remain alert for any signs or symptoms of measles.
South Western Sydney Local Health District public health director Dr Mitchell Smith said while the clinic does not pose an ongoing risk, people who visited on Saturday morning should monitor for symptoms.
“Symptoms to look out for include fever, sore eyes, runny nose and cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that starts on the head and face and then spreads to the rest of the body. body,” said Dr. Smith said.
‘Symptoms can take up to 18 days to appear after exposure, so it is important that people who visited this site at that time keep an eye out for symptoms until Wednesday, February 5.
“If you are experiencing symptoms, call ahead before visiting your doctor.”
Measles is one of the most contagious diseases.
A measles patient, who has just returned from Vietnam, attended Berala Family Doctors on Saturday in western Sydney.

The state health agency has warned residents to make sure their measles vaccines are up to date.
An infected person’s coughs, breaths, and sneezes may be enough to spread the virus.
Dr Smith said Australians should ensure they are up to date with their vaccinations in light of the case.
“Anyone born after 1965 should make sure they have received two doses of the measles vaccine,” he said.
‘This is especially important before traveling abroad. Measles outbreaks are currently occurring in several regions of the world.’
On Monday, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health reported more than 20,000 suspected measles cases in 2024.
There have been at least 13 confirmed deaths as a result of the outbreak.
Government bodies have warned Australians traveling to any foreign country to remain vigilant over the outbreak.
Last week, a boy returned from Vietnam to South Australia and visited several medical centers and shopping malls.
The boy was the carrier of the state’s first measles case of the year, with only six measles cases reported in South Australia last year.