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- 1South Australian hospital added to measles exposure site list●SA hospital among growing list of measles exposures sites
A South Australian hospital has been listed among a growing number of measles exposure sites as health authorities track a widening outbreak. People who visited the hospital at the relevant time are being urged to monitor for symptoms and check their vaccination status. The expanding list of locations has renewed attention on measles risks amid falling vaccination coverage.
- 2Adelaide measles outbreak puts hospital and venue on alert●Hospital and entertainment venue on alert as Adelaide measles outbreak spreads
Health authorities in Adelaide, South Australia, have issued alerts after a measles outbreak spread further through the city. A hospital and an entertainment venue have both been named as exposure sites, with staff and visitors warned to watch for symptoms. Measles is highly contagious, and officials are urging anyone who may have been exposed to check their vaccination status and seek medical advice if unwell.