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In recent weeks a series of measles alerts have been issued around Australia, including in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, after the identification of a small number of cases in travellers returning from overseas.
Though the outbreaks overseas are bigger, a number of cases have also been detected in Australia so far this year.
Health authorities have issued a major health warning after a traveller who was infected with a contagious virus returned to Australia on an Air India flight.
Experts say if the wave worsens, there 'may be value' in wearing masks.
Experts say if the wave worsens, there 'may be value' in wearing masks.