Qld Health warns of measles risk

Queenslanders have been warned about the dangers of measles and travel abroad after more than half of the 12 cases already diagnosed this year are linked to overseas travel.

Health officials said people born after 1965 – especially those planning a trip abroad – should receive two doses of measles vaccine for their protection.

"Every year we see cases of measles in people who get the infection abroad and then spread it during their stay in Queensland," said Dr. Jonathan Malo of the Division on Monday. communicable diseases.