Recent measles cases have been linked to the UQ Business School. Photo: Glenn Hunt
The eighth case of measles linked to the University of Queensland has been uncovered, health authorities say.
The student was infectious while attending classes at the St Lucia Business School between August 25 and August 27.
Metro North public health unit physician James Smith said students from the business school were the focus of a vaccination program due to measles being linked to the precinct.
“Over 500 people have received the measles vaccine in recent weeks and many others had vaccination records checked,” he said.
August 26
- Westfield Garden City, Mt Gravatt late afternoon
- City Beach, Queen Street Mall in the evening
- George’s Paragon Seafood Restaurant in the evening
August 28
- Coffee Club Eagle Street Pier, Brisbane in afternoon
- Beijing House, Queen Street in the evening
August 29
- Woolworths, Spring Hill, late morning
- Hanaro Mart, Spring Hill, early afternoon
Dr Smith said symptoms usually started about 10 days after contact with an infectious person.
“Early symptoms are similar to the ‘flu and other respiratory illnesses, and include a fever, cough, runny nose and dry, itchy eyes,” he said.
“It’s important for people to know that measles is infectious for four days before the rash appears.
“It is highly contagious and is spread by way of tiny droplets created during coughing and sneezing.”