Alert issued over second measles case
An urgent alert has been issued by SA Health over the second confirmed case of measles in two weeks.
A 44-year-old woman from metropolitan Adelaide has been diagnosed, and linked to the initial measles case reported a fortnight ago.
SA Health’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paddy Phillips said the woman had been to a number of public locations.
He advised anyone who went there during the same times to monitor themselves for the symptoms of measles.
“Be alert for symptoms over the two weeks after that potential exposure and if they are ill to see a doctor."
The woman had visited several places in Adelaide's western suburbs:
•Tuesday 31st January, West Lakes Shopping Centre, 10am -2pm.
•Wednesday 1st February, Cyprus Community Club, 8 Barpowell Rd, Welland, 10:00am -3:00pm.
•Thursday 2nd February, Uniting Care Wesley Adelaide, Mile End, 9.30am -12pm.
•Thursday 2nd February, Thebarton Neighbourhood House 10 Falcon Ave, Mile End,10am -4 pm
•Thursday 2nd February, AMF Woodville Bowls 12pm -3.30pm.
•Friday 3rd February, Cheltenham Community Centre, 62 Stroud Street North, Cheltenham 9:30am - 5:00pm.
•Friday 3rd February, on the 10.40am train from Cheltenham to the City.
•Friday 3rd February, Jasper's Coffee shop, Adelaide 11am-2pm.
•Friday 3rd February, on the 12.07 pm train from the City to Cheltenham
