Here's what you can do to protect children against measles

This year, World Health Organisation released an advisory on the spread of measles. There have been registered cases of the disease in Australia as well. Paediatrician Dr Habib Bhurawala advises related precautions to take when traveling overseas with children. Credit: AAP/Supplied by Dr Habib Bhurawala

Recently, a new case of measles was discovered in Australia, prompting two states to be put on high alert for infections. Earlier this year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) also released an advisory on the disease. In this podcast, Sydney-based paediatrician Dr Habib Bhurawala discusses the seriousness of the threat in Australia and advises on precautions for those travelling overseas.

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Published 30 July 2024 3:00pm

Updated 1 August 2024 3:08pm

By Vrishali Jain

Source: SBS

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Recently, a new case of measles was discovered in Australia, prompting two states to be put on high alert for infections. Earlier this year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) also released an advisory on the disease. In this podcast, Sydney-based paediatrician Dr Habib Bhurawala discusses the seriousness of the threat in Australia and advises on precautions for those travelling overseas.

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