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West Aussies in Perth’s eastern suburbs are being urged to monitor for symptoms after a measles case was confirmed in a returned traveller from South East Asia. The traveller returned to Perth on a Jetstar flight on November 30 before visiting several public places in the metro area, particularly in the Armadale area, over the next several days to December 6. Some sites include the emergency department at Armadale Health Service, a GP clinic and two pharmacies in the area.
“I urge anyone who has visited an exposure location during the dates and times listed to monitor for symptoms, and if symptoms develop, wear a mask and seek medical care,” Dr Armstrong said. Early symptoms of measles include fever, tiredness, cough, runny nose and sore eyes, followed by a red non-itchy rash three or four days later. The rash usually starts on the face before spreading to the rest of the body.
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