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Urgent measles warning for Sydney after infected patient visits popular spots including Kmart

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Hynds, J. (2026, October 3). Urgent measles warning for Sydney after infected patient visits popular spots including Kmart. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16180039/Urgent-measles-warning-Sydney-infected-patient-visits-popular-spots-including-Kmart.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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NSW Health has issued a warning about potential exposure to measles in Sydney following an infected individual’s visits from September 23 to 28, primarily in Campbelltown and nearby areas including Kmart in Narellan. The health authority advises people who visited these sites during the specified dates to monitor for symptoms such as fever, rash, and cough, and seek medical advice if they develop them. Dr. Stephen Conaty emphasized that early detection is crucial, and urged those potentially exposed to contact healthcare providers without delay.

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NSW Health issued an urgent measles warning for parts of Sydney after an infected individual visited several locations between September 23 and 28 while contagious. The person had contracted the virus in South-East Asia during a current outbreak there. Exposure sites included Kmart, a coffee shop, nail salon, and hairdresser in Narellan, as well as Concord Oval Recreation Centre and Wanderers Football Park. NSW Health warns anyone who visited these places to monitor for symptoms such as fever, cough, sore eyes, and rash. Since January 1, 2026, there have been 56 confirmed measles cases in NSW. Dr Stephen Conaty, Acting Clinical Director of the South Western Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit, urged people who might have been exposed to remain vigilant for symptoms.

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A measles warning has been issued across parts of Sydney after an infected person visited several locations. asserted

person → issue → locations

The person spent time mainly in Campbelltown, in Sydney's south-west, between September 23 and 28, after contracting the virus in South-East Asia, where an outbreak is ongoing. NSW Health has warned anyone who visited the locations at the same time to monitor for symptoms. asserted

who → spend → symptoms

The exposure sites include a coffee shop, nail salon, hairdresser and Kmart in Narellan. asserted

sites → include → Narellan

The person also visited Concord Oval Recreation Centre in Concord and Wanderers Football Park in Rooty Hill. asserted

person → visit → Hill

NSW Health said the locations no longer pose an ongoing risk to the public. asserted

locations → say → public

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause a fever, a cough, sore eyes and a distinctive red, blotchy rash. asserted

that → cause → fever

Australian health authorities are continuing to monitor cases linked to overseas travel. asserted

authorities → continue → travel

A measles warning has been issued across parts of Sydney after an infected person visited several locations during September 23 and 28 while they were infectious The exposure sites include a coffee shop, nail salon, hairdresser and Kmart in Narellan There have been 56 confirmed measles cases in NSW since January 1, 2026. asserted

sites → issue → January

Dr Stephen Conaty, Acting Clinical Director of the South Western Sydney Local Health District Public Health Unit, urged anyone who may have been exposed to remain alert for symptoms. uncertain

who → urge → symptoms

'If symptoms develop and you've been at one of the locations at the time listed on the website, see your doctor or health service, including an emergency department,' Dr Conaty said. 'Call ahead to let them know that you may have come into contact with measles so you don't spend time in waiting rooms with other patients. uncertain

you → develop → patients

'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.' asserted

that → watch → body

New research from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) estimates 1.7 million Australians are not protected against measles, putting the country at risk of further outbreaks. asserted

Australians → estimate → outbreaks

An NCIRS analysis also found nearly seven per cent of the population was not adequately immunised against the disease in 2019. asserted

cent → find → 2019

Urgent measles warning for Sydney after infected patient visits popular spots including Kmart

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