Measles alert issued in New South Wales as infected traveler visited multiple locations.

A measles alert has been issued in New South Wales, Australia, after an infected adult who recently returned from Southeast Asia visited several locations from Dec. 16 to 18. People who visited these sites are advised to watch for symptoms like fever, sore eyes, cough, and a red rash, which can appear up to 18 days after exposure. Health officials recommend checking vaccination status, especially for those born after 1965, who need two doses of the measles vaccine.

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