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A measles alert has been issued for Sydney

Measles Virus

The measles virus, paramyxoviridae, from the Morbillivirus family Source: Getty Images

A measles alert has been issued for Sydney after a young man contracted the highly-contagious disease. Sydney Local Health says the case should act as a reminder for everyone to check that they are protected against measles.



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