Supermarkets and eateries are among several exposure sites identified by Sunshine Coast Health, which is managing two confirmed cases of measles.
Authorities issued a public health alert after two adults travelled to the region from Western Australia.
They unknowingly attended a religious festival in Caloundra, while infectious with measles, from October 9 to 13.
“It is estimated more than 100 people attended the festival from across Australia and many have already returned interstate. Health authorities in these states have been notified,” the alert stated.
“Contact tracing is currently underway, with multiple public exposure sites identified in Caloundra and Golden Beach.”
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Exposure sites
October 8:Â The Powerboat Club, 2 Lamerough Pde Caloundra 10am to 12.30pm; Woolworths Caloundra, 24 Bowman Rd Caloundra 1pm to 3pm; Pelican Waters Bowls Club, 49 Nelson St Golden Beach 4pm to 5.30pm.
October 9: The Pocket Espresso Bar, 6 Seaview Tce Moffat Beach 7.30am to 9am; The Powerboat Club, 2 Lamerough Pde Caloundra 9.30am to 1pm; The Powerboat Club, 2 Lamerough Pde Caloundra 7pm to 8.30pm; McDonald’s Caloundra, 77 Bowman Rd Caloundra 8.30pm to 11pm.
October 10: Aldi Caloundra, 2 Baldwin St Caloundra 1pm to 3pm; Woolworths Caloundra, 24 Bowman Rd Caloundra 1pm to 3pm.
October 11: Sisily Café, 40 Landsborough Pde Golden Beach 10am to 11am; The Powerboat Club, 2 Lamerough Pde Caloundra 1.30pm to 5pm.
October 12: The Powerboat Club, 2 Lamerough Pde Caloundra 9.30am to 12.30pm; Three Restaurant, 115 Bulcock St Caloundra 6pm to 10pm.
October 13: Coffee Club, 30 Esplanade Bulcock Beach 7.30am to 9am.
SCH stated that measles is one of the most contagious diseases.
“It spreads through tiny droplets released when someone coughs or sneezes,” it said.
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“Anyone who was at the exposure sites should monitor for symptoms for 18 days. Early symptoms include fever, tiredness, runny nose, a moist cough, and red, sore eyes. A few days later, a blotchy red rash develops, starting on the face and spreading across the body.
“If you or a family member feel unwell, call your general practitioner, visit your nearest emergency department or phone 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). Do not go directly there, please phone ahead first and let them know you have been exposed to measles so staff can take precautions to protect others. You should ask for a urine or nose/throat swab PCR test.
“Measles can be very distressing and may cause serious illness, even in otherwise healthy teenagers and young adults.”
High-risk groups, including pregnant women, infants and the immunocompromised should contact their GP for advice.
SCH also urged people to check their vaccination status but said those born before 1966 were generally considered immune.
More information can be found on the Queensland Health website.
