‘Concerning’ rise in measles cases as travellers import virus

‘Concerning’ rise in measles cases as travellers import virus

There have been 35 reported cases of measles in 2024 so far,compared with 26 last year. Experts blame international outbreaks and declining vaccination rates.

  • byAmber Schultz

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Measles outbreak warning after infected woman visits Sydney shopping centres

Measles outbreak warning after infected woman visits Sydney shopping centres

NSW Health said the woman contracted the disease at the start of March,before shopping in Kmart and the Mega Centre in Blacktown.

  • byChristopher Harris
Measles alert for Sydney’s west after baby diagnosed with illness

Measles alert for Sydney’s west after baby diagnosed with illness

The infant returned to Sydney from south-east Asia on a flight on March 2,before being hospitalised days later,NSW Health says.

  • bySarah McPhee
Measles alert after infected man visits Brisbane airport and shops

Measles alert after infected man visits Brisbane airport and shops

Queensland Health has urged anyone who attended any of the sites visited by the infectious man over 11 days to come forward.

  • byAAP
Western Sydney health alert after baby diagnosed with measles

Western Sydney health alert after baby diagnosed with measles

A baby infected with measles has sparked a health alert after going to a Wiggles concert as well as numerous other venues in the area.

  • byPhoebe Loomes
Measles now an imminent global threat due to COVID pandemic,say WHO and CDC

Measles now an imminent global threat due to COVID pandemic,say WHO and CDC

Most measles-related deaths are caused by complications including swelling of the brain and dehydration.

  • byJennifer Rigby
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NSW confirms first case of measles since 2020

NSW confirms first case of measles since 2020

The person,in their 50s,acquired the infection while travelling in Asia and developed symptoms after returning to Sydney.

  • byBillie Eder
Measles surge blamed on anti-vax sects after 80 children die

Measles surge blamed on anti-vax sects after 80 children die

The churches attract millions of followers with their promises to heal illnesses and deliver people from poverty.

  • byNyasha Chingono
Measles will be back after 22 million babies miss their shots:WHO

Measles will be back after 22 million babies miss their shots:WHO

Reported measles cases fell by more than 80 per cent last year compared with 2019,but many children missed their vaccine doses leaves them vulnerable.

  • byAmna Karimi
Africa is free of wild polio and Congo says measles epidemic is over

Africa is free of wild polio and Congo says measles epidemic is over

As the world eagerly awaits a coronavirus vaccine,Africa has received some good news.

  • byKate Bartlett
The other diseases the coronavirus lockdown stopped in their tracks

The other diseases the coronavirus lockdown stopped in their tracks

Experts say a range of other viruses have been squashed along with COVID-19,and social distancing is keeping them at bay.

  • byStuart Layt