Measles in Qld prompts vaccination clinic

A measles spike in Queensland has prompted heath authorities to set up a free vaccination clinic. Source: AAP

A MEASLES spike in southeast Queensland has prompted health authorities to set up a free vaccination clinic to stop the disease from spreading further.

The clinic is offering free vaccinations in Ipswich after a 10th case of the potentially deadly disease was confirmed in the satellite city, west of Brisbane.

Twenty people have now contracted the disease in Queensland.

Health authorities say the woman didn't visit any public areas while she was infectious.

However others had travelled to places such as train stations, courthouses, police stations and pharmacies without knowing they were infected.

"A few people were quite social when they were infectious and that is why we have seen so many cases in Ipswich," a West Moreton Hospital and Health Service spokeswoman said.

In an attempt to halt the spread of the disease, health authorities are opening a free measles vaccination clinic at the Ipswich Health Plaza from 8.30am-4pm (AEST) on Friday.

Those born after 1966 who were unsure of their vaccination status should visit the clinic, the spokeswoman said.

People in the area should also be wary of measles symptoms.

These include fever, cough, runny nose and a red spotty rash and sore eyes that develop a few days later.

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