By NewsDesk @bactiman63
An additional measles case has been reported in Victoria, Australia as officials say a returned overseas traveller from Thailand was confirmed.
This is the sixth measles case reported in the state in 2022.
The case was infectious on their return flight from Bangkok, Thailand to Melbourne and at multiple exposure sites in Melbourne between 12 to 19 December 2022.
People who attended the listed exposure sites below during the specified dates and times are advised to monitor for symptoms of measles. Symptoms can develop 7 to 18 days after exposure.
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| Date | Time | Location | Monitor for onset of symptoms up to |
| Monday, 12 December 2022 | Departed: Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, 11 December, 1820hrs
Arrived: Monday, 12 December at 0710hrs |
Thai Airways Flight TG 465 Bangkok, Thailand to Melbourne |
Friday, 30 December 2022 |
| Monday, 12 December 2022 | 7:10 am to 9:30 am | Melbourne Airport – International Arrivals, Tullamarine, VIC 3045 | Friday, 30 December 2022 |
| Monday, 12 December 2022 | 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm | Public train – Craigieburn line Ascot Vale Station towards Craigieburn |
Friday, 30 December 2022 |
| Monday, 12 December 2022 | 4:10 pm to 5.05 pm | Fresh on Young – 34-38 Young St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 |
Friday, 30 December 2022 |
| Monday, 12 December 2022 | 4:25 pm to 5:15 pm | Woolworths Moonee Ponds – 13 Pratt Street, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 | Friday, 30 December 2022 |
| Monday, 12 December 2022 | 4:50 pm to 5:55 pm | Public Bus – line 472 Moonee Ponds towards Williamstown |
Friday, 30 December 2022 |
| Tuesday, 13 December 2022 | 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm | Public Bus – line 472 Ascot Vale to Moonee Ponds |
Saturday, 31 December 2022 |
| Tuesday, 13 December 2022 | 5:50 pm to 6:35 pm | Umiyaki Moonee Ponds 21 Pratt St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 |
Saturday, 31 December 2022 |
| Tuesday, 13 December 2022 | 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm | Woolworths Moonee Ponds – 13 Pratt Street, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 | Saturday, 31 December 2022 |
| Tuesday, 13 December 2022 | 6:20 pm to 6:55 pm | Moonee Ponds Central Shopping Centre – 14-16 Hall St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 |
Saturday, 31 December 2022 |
| Tuesday, 13 December 2022 | 6:20 pm to 7:05 pm | Aldi Moonee Ponds 14-16 Hall St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 |
Saturday, 31 December 2022 |
| Tuesday, 13 December 2022 | 6:35 pm to 7:25 pm | Public Bus- line 472 Moonee Ponds towards Williamstown |
Saturday, 31 December 2022 |
| Friday, 16 December 2022 | 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm | Public Bus – line 472 Moonee Ponds towards Williamstown |
Tuesday, 3 January 2023 |
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.
Healthcare professionals should be alert for measles in patients presenting with fever and rash, particularly if they were overseas or attended a listed exposure site during the specified period. People with compatible illness should be tested, advised to isolate, and notified to the Department of Health.
Offer free measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to all people born during or since 1966 who do not have documentation that they have received two doses of measles containing vaccines. Vaccinate all individuals who are unsure of their vaccination history, regardless of Medicare status.
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