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NSW State Health issued a warning about measles in Sydney after a woman had learned that she was very contagious.
The woman, in her forties, is the 14th person since Christmas to be diagnosed with this disease after having thought to have been vaccinated in her childhood.
The symptoms of measles include red spots.
She fell ill last week after returning from a trip abroad and is now isolated at her home.
Dr. Vicky Sheppeard, director of the communicable diseases division of NSW Health, said the woman had spent time in many infected places.
"People who were at these places at the same time should be alert to the symptoms of measles until March 6, because the time between exposure and the onset of symptoms is d & # 39; 39, a week to 18 days, "said Dr. Sheppeard.
"Please note that these sites do not present any permanent risk to the public."
NSW Health urges Australians traveling abroad to make sure they are fully immunized before leaving.
"The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is a safe and highly effective measles protection," said Dr. Sheppeard.
"NSW Health offers free MMR vaccines to doctors for anyone born during or after 1966 who has not yet received two doses.
"As in this case, most people in their forties think they are immunized against measles, but if you do not have documentation of two doses of measles vaccine, it is a good idea to get vaccinated before your trip. "
In one previous case, a visitor with measles had gone to the Deep Water Plaza on the central coast during the Christmas period.
Health experts ask people to be alert for symptoms such as fever, sore throat and eyes, and coughing three or four days later with red rashes spreading from head to neck.
"If you develop symptoms, please call your doctor so you do not wait in the waiting room with other patients," Dr. Sheppeard said.
The disease is highly contagious and can lead to serious health problems, especially in young children.
The woman spent time in the following locations in the Sydney CBD while being contagious:
February 15: Social Brew Café, 224 Harris Street, Pyrmont between 11 am and 11:30 am
February 16: Bus 389 Allen Street to the city around 10:30 am and return around 2:00 pm
February 16: NSW Art Gallery from 11h to 13h
February 16: Queen Victoria Building, between 1 pm and 2 pm
The woman visited several places in the CBD, including the Queen Victoria Building.
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