NSW Health has issued an alert for patrons of several shopping complexes in the North Western suburbs after an 11 month old infant was diagnosed with measles.
Information related to the other infant mentioned in the alert can be found on the Measles alert - Strathfield, Hurstville and St George Hospital.
The infant, too young to have received their first dose of vaccine, had attended the Eastwood Shopping Plaza on the same day as a recent infectious case. The infant developed measles symptoms between 7-10 days following this exposure. While infectious the infant spent time in a number of locations, detailed in the map and table below.
The North Village, 10-12 Hezlett Road Kellyville
North Village Family Practice, Shop S3 The North Village, between 12:00pm and 1:15 pm
Castle Mall 4-16 , including play area on the Lower Ground Floor, 4-16 Terminus Street Castle Hill
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness which is spread easily through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or breathes. The virus can survive in the air for short periods of time, so simply being in the same room as someone with measles can result in infection if you are not immune.
People who are experiencing signs and symptoms of measles should seek medical attention. NSW Health recommends calling ahead to the practice or emergency department to alert of them of your symptoms so that measures can be taken to limit your exposure to others upon your arrival.