Health authorities are actively educating the public about the measles outbreak currently spreading across Australia.
They are urging individuals to seek immediate hospital care if they experience a high fever, headache, or symptoms of encephalitis.
For those who are unvaccinated, the MMR vaccine can be administered within 72 hours of exposure to help prevent the disease or reduce its severity. Since there is no specific antibiotic treatment for measles, health officials recommend rest and plenty of fluids for recovery.
Severe cases of measles can lead to hospitalizations, often due to complications such as pneumonia, respiratory distress, and dehydration. However, Australian health authorities emphasize that people who are fully vaccinated have a very low risk of contracting the disease.
