NSW:Rash of measles concerns authorities

AAP General News (Australia)
08-12-2011
NSW:Rash of measles concerns authorities

Factbox on measles in NSW:

Recorded cases since in last five calendar years:

2007: 3

2008: 39

2009: 19

2010: 26:

2011 (so far): 56



- Measles can be deadly in less developed countries. It is thought there have been
no deaths from the disease in NSW since the 1980s.

- Most deaths from measles occur due to complications.

- The first symptoms are fever, tiredness, cough, runny nose, sore red eyes and feeling
unwell. A few days later a rash appears. The rash starts on the face, spreads down to
the body and lasts for four to seven days.



(Source: NSW Health).

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