The ACT state authorities is warning anybody who attended a preferred Canberra music pageant in November to stay vigilant for signs of a plague they might have been uncovered to on the venue.
Health authorities are urging individuals who attended Spilt Milk pageant on the weekend of November 26 to maintain an eye fixed out for signs of meningococcal illness, and act instantly in the event that they determine any.
An individual who attended the pageant has since been identified and is in Canberra Hospital.
Authorities are figuring out shut contacts of the person and contacting them straight.
ACT chief well being officer Dr Kerryn Coleman stated meningococcal, though unusual, may be extreme and result in lifelong issues or loss of life.
“We are urging people who attended the Spilt Milk festival at Exhibition Park in Canberra on the weekend to be aware of the symptoms of meningococcal disease. One of the more well-known symptoms is a rash but this may not be present at all, or may come very late in the illness”, stated Dr Coleman.
Common signs of the illness embrace a sudden onset fever, complications, neck stiffness, joint ache, a pink/purple spotty or bruise like rash, irritability to shiny gentle, nausea and vomiting.
Symptoms in youngsters and younger persons are much less frequent, however can embrace irritability, issue strolling, high-pitched crying and lack of urge for food.
“People can carry meningococcal bacteria in their throats and not have symptoms, but pass it on to close contacts. If you suspect symptoms of meningococcal disease, please seek medical review immediately”, stated Dr Coleman.
Vaccinations in opposition to the illness have rendered it “uncommon,” however youngsters beneath 5 years outdated and other people aged between 15-25 are most prone to contracting meningococcal.
Meningococcal vaccinations can be found free of charge for all youngsters at 12 months, adolescents and other people of all ages with medical situations by means of the nationwide immunisation program.
