<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Health authorities are urging Sydneysiders to stay alert after a confirmed measles case was linked to busy locations across the city – including a flight into Sydney and a hospital emergency department.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The case involves a returned traveller from Japan, where infections have been climbing.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The person visited multiple sites while infectious.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/young-girl-sharon-missing-in-alice-springs/e63b0cbf-2b1c-48e1-9c2f-1e3dd581e5cb" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Search continues for man wanted over suspected abduction of young girl in NT</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Among them are China Airlines flight CI51 from Taipei to Sydney on April 26, the arrivals and baggage claim area at Sydney International Airport, the Crowne Plaza in Burwood, and the emergency department at Concord Repatriation General Hospital.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>NSW Health says these venues do not present an ongoing risk, but anyone who was there at the specified times should monitor for symptoms.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>People who may have been exposed – particularly pregnant women, infants, or those with weakened immune systems – are advised to contact their local Public Health Unit if it has been less than six days since attending one of the sites.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/health/measles-alert-nsw-health-japan-airport-hospital-warning/d35ad93c-fa21-4973-aab4-1669874b3381" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>There have been 45 confirmed measles cases in NSW since the start of the year, placing authorities on alert.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit Deputy Director Dr Isabel Hess said it's critical that anyone who may have been exposed pays close attention to early signs of illness.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Symptoms to watch out for include fever, sore eyes, runny nose and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head and face to the rest of the body."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Measles spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes, making it highly contagious in shared spaces.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Anyone born after 1965 needs to ensure they have had two doses of the measles vaccine. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This is especially important before overseas travel, as measles outbreaks are occurring in several regions of the world at the moment."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>LIVE UPDATES:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-shooting-iran-live-updates-us-politics-april-28-king-charles/b8458881-ea3b-4a8c-b1a8-23b686b4bdce" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>Trump says Kimmel should be fired over shooting joke</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is provided free for children at 12 and 18 months, and is also available at no cost in NSW for anyone born after 1965 who has not received two doses.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Parents travelling with young children are encouraged to speak with their GP about early vaccination options.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Anyone unsure of their vaccination history can safely receive another dose. Vaccines are available through GPs and pharmacies for those over five.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>For advice or if symptoms appear, people are encouraged to contact their GP or call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.</span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><strong><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></strong></em><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><em><strong><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>Apple</span></strong></em></a><span> </span><em><strong><span>and</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>Google Play</span></strong></em></a></li><li><em><strong><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>ticking this box here</span></strong></em></a></li><li><em><strong><span>Sign up to</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></strong></em></a></li></ul></div></div>