Warning after person on Bali-Brisbane Jetstar flight was infectious with measles

Aussies have been urged to monitor symptoms after a person infectious with measles travelled from Bali to Brisbane last week, with a number of exposure sites revealed.

The Queensland government has confirmed a person unknowingly infectious with measles landed in Brisbane from Bali on August 19.

The person, who travelled on Jetstar flight JQ60, landed at about 5.40am last Tuesday.

Both the flight and Brisbane Airport between 5.40am and 7.10am that day are listed as potential exposure sites.

Authorities say the person then went to Aldi in Yamanto later that evening, with those who attended the store between 5.50pm and 6.40pm urged to monitor symptoms.

Days later, the person then travelled to Footes Pharmacy in Boonah on August 23 and Boonah Hospital emergency department, with the potential exposure times respectively between 11.30am and midday, and 6.20pm and 11.20pm.

“These places are now safe, but if you were there at the listed times, you should watch for symptoms of measles,” the West Moreton Health alert read.

People have been urged to keep an eye out for symptoms including fever, runny nose, cough, red or watery eyes, and a red, blotchy rash.

The virus is highly contagious and symptoms typically show up between a week or so of exposure.

However, it can take up to 18 days for symptoms to show.

West Moreton Health public health physician Catherine Quagliotto said the virus can cause “severe illness”.

“Early signs can include fever, cough, runny nose, and red or watery eyes, followed a few days later by a distinctive red, blotchy rash,” Dr Quagliotto said.

“Although serious complications are rare, measles can cause severe illness.

“Vaccination offers the best protection for both individuals and the community.”

It comes just weeks after a warning was issued over another Bali flight.

A traveller on Jetstar flight JQ108 was infectious on the plane which departed Perth about 6.30pm on July 22, with two other cases reported from people on the same flight.