Danforn Lin explains why measles cause concerns

Last week, NSW Health issued a warning to people who were on flight SQ221 from Singapore which arrived in Sydney on January 11.

The measles virus, paramyxoviridae from the Morbillivirus family, transmission microscopy view. Source: BSIP/UIG via Getty Images

Two children on the Singapore Airlines flight were diagnosed with measles, and it has since been revealed the parents refused to vaccinate them.

Today Professor Lim talks about they symptoms of measles, and the precautions we should follow if we believe there is chance that we come into contact with those disease carriers.

He also answers questions from the listeners.