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mackayim.bsky.social • 20 days ago

Doctors urge travellers to stay vigilant as global outbreak of #measles makes its way to Australia.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-10/measles-cases-outbreak-australia/105156008?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other

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sarsaparilla.bsky.social•19 days ago

Does anyone know if those adults who have probably only had one shot can get a free booster at the chemist or do they need to get it from the GP. My GP wanted me to get blood tests first despite the advice to just go ahead and get it, and the chemist didn’t know whether I had to pay for it or not.

mackayim.bsky.social•19 days ago

You can also ask your pharmacist. They probably want testing done to see if you're already immune, given the "probably" bit. But 🤷

random-sarah.bsky.social•19 days ago

In Australia, adults born after 1965 who lack documented evidence of two measles vaccine doses are recommended to receive the MMR vaccine, with two doses at least one month apart for full protection. The MMR vaccine is free through the National Immunisation Program for eligible Medicare card holder

mackayim.bsky.social•19 days ago

A problem here lies with memory. Did I get it? Did I get a full course?
I know I don't have any records from my youth.

sarsaparilla.bsky.social•19 days ago

I don’t have my records. I don’t think my mum would remember either, and given my age likely only received one dose. Will ask a different GP about just booking in with the nurse. Pharmacy were very unhelpful.

mackayim.bsky.social•19 days ago

Good luck! This should be simpler and faster.

debbiefearon.medsky.social•19 days ago

Exactly.
My parents can’t remember either.
Luckily I know I’m covered due to testing I had done for my former occupation but that’s the norm for most people.

mackayim.bsky.social•19 days ago

I'd waned, as found out simiallry, and so got a booster in 2019

random-sarah.bsky.social•19 days ago

I remember getting it at school at 15 but don’t know about any other dose. You can get a blood test to check, but often they just give you a booster

mackayim.bsky.social•19 days ago

Yeah, it's easier, safe and worthwhile as you get older anyway.
And it's less if a burden on labs.

tonyabb.bsky.social•19 days ago

Well that vaccination will work better if they take the cap off the needle

mackayim.bsky.social•19 days ago

Yeah it took a few goes, then they worked it out.

ihatemusk.bsky.social•19 days ago

Vaccinated. Safe not stupid.

sarnaminda.bsky.social•20 days ago

Yep. Get vaccinated with a booster if you are travelling. And if it's been a while since you had a #measles vaccine (this means you, Gen X'ers, who are frequent travellers). It's free in WA, not sure about other states.

iammudlet.bsky.social•20 days ago

https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/contents/vaccine-preventable-diseases/measles

mackayim.bsky.social•20 days ago

Was there something in particular you were drawing our attention to?

iammudlet.bsky.social•19 days ago

yes.. the vaccine here in Australia

mackayim.bsky.social•19 days ago

That we have one?

jowello.bsky.social•19 days ago

And Covid and there’s free shingles and pneumonia for older folks too. Thank u gov!

mackayim.bsky.social•20 days ago

Thankyou for confirming that Doc. Greatly appreciated.

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