Health authorities are racing to contain a measles outbreak linked to an Adelaide high school after three more students contracted the contagious virus.
The outbreak began with a student who recently returned from overseas and tested positive for measles last week.
Seven exposure sites have now been listed, including Brighton Secondary School, Kmart at Westfield Marion, Morphett Vale Stadium and Costco.
Health Minister Blair Boyer said vaccinations remain free through the state’s immunisation program.
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Health authorities are racing to contain a measles outbreak linked to an Adelaide high school after three more students contracted the contagious virus.
Four students from Brighton Secondary School have now tested positive, prompting SA Health to establish a pop-up vaccination clinic and warn people who may have visited a string of exposure sites across Adelaide.
The outbreak began with a student who recently returned from overseas and tested positive for measles last week.
SA Health says the teenagers were infectious while out in the community, triggering concerns about further spread.
Seven exposure sites have now been listed, including Brighton Secondary School, Kmart at Westfield Marion, Morphett Vale Stadium and Costco.
Former chief public health officer Nicola Spurrier said anyone who may have visited an exposure site should closely monitor for symptoms.
Health Minister Blair Boyer said vaccinations remain free through the state’s immunisation program.
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