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Measles in Australia

03 October 2012

Between April and 24 September 2012, 133 cases of measles have been reported in the state of New South Wales in the southeast of Australia. Forty four case were recorded in September 2012 alone.

(Via NSW Government - accessed 03/10/12)

Advice for Travellers

It should be confirmed that children have received their recommended doses of MMR at 12-15 months of age and again pre-school around 3 years 6 months, while unimmunised adults who have not had the disease themselves may consider vaccination if thought to be at risk. Two doses of MMR vaccine are required to give adequate protection.