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Victoria Health reports a new case of measles has been identified in a returned overseas traveller. The case was infectious at a number of premises between 16 and 17 February 2023.
There have now been 8 cases of measles reported in Victoria since 1 January 2022. Any overseas travel could lead to exposure to measles at the current time. Outbreaks of measles have been recently reported in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the USA.
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People who attended the listed exposure sites during the specified dates and times are advised to monitor for symptoms of measles:
| Date | Time | Location | Monitor for onset of symptoms up to |
| Thursday, 16 February 2023 | 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | Hikaru Sushi M-City – M-City Monash Shopping Centre 2107, Shop 48A, Level 1/2125 Dandenong Rd, Clayton |
Monday, 6 March 2023 |
| Thursday, 16 February 2023 | 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Village Cinemas – cinema number 6
M-City Monash Shopping Centre |
Monday, 6 March 2023 |
| Friday, 17 February 2023 | 4.45 pm to 5.30 pm | Chemist Warehouse Clayton 403/407 Clayton Rd, Clayton VIC 3168 |
Tuesday, 7 March 2023 |
Unvaccinated or immunocompromised people who attended the listed exposure sites should seek medical assessment for post-exposure prophylaxis as soon as possible.
In this case, MMR vaccine can be administered within 72 hours of initial measles exposure, or immunoglobulin within 6 days of exposure (for selected people).
Anyone who develops symptoms of measles should seek medical care. Wear a mask and call ahead to make sure you can be isolated from others.
