Gold Coast Public Health Unit is aware of a confirmed case of measles in a male from Adelaide who travelled to the Gold Coast and back.
The adult was exposed to the infection while overseas and was on the following flights:
- Flight JQ498 from Adelaide to Gold Coast on Tuesday 5 August departed 7:30 am
- Flight JQ499 from Gold Coast to Adelaide on Tuesday 5 August departed 11:00 am
Measles is a highly contagious serious infection which can be associated with complications which can be severe.
Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes and a red spotty rash.
The best way to avoid measles is vaccination, with two doses needed to provide the best protection.
For more information and locations, please visit the South Australia Health website.
