Another warning has been issued for festival-goers who attended Splendour in the Grass at North Byron Bay. 7NEWS
The disease is uncommon, having been mostly eradicated by widespread vaccination.
Children younger than five and those aged 15 to 25 are at the greatest risk of contracting the disease. It can occur at any time but NSW Health said it tends to see increases in late winter and early spring. Health Protection NSW executive director Dr Jeremy McAnulty said early intervention can be lifesaving.
BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: Festival goers are seen during Splendour in the Grass 2022 at North Byron Parklands on July 22, 2022 in Byron Bay, Australia. Festival organisers have cancelled the first day of performances at Splendour in the Grass due to heavy rain at the festival site. BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 22: A festival goer is seen in mud during Splendour in the Grass 2022 at North Byron Parklands on July 22, 2022 in Byron Bay, Australia.
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